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Why does NVC focus on direct experience rather than creating a new belief system? By Jim Manske
For me, I am learning that thinking (beliefs), although useful for 3 outcomes*, often gets in the way of realizing the connection that is always present when I am observing. Living in Hawai’i has contributed to trusting my direct experience. When I go to my direct experience, I do not find any boundary between “me” […]
Please” or “Thank You” by Jim Manske
Marshall Rosenberg taught me that all communication boils down to us saying either “please” or “thank you”. Seems like most of what “we” post on Facebook or other social media is more the “Thank you” side rather than the “please” side. We celebrate life events, travel experiences, friendships, encounters, workshops, insights, etc. Exceptions seem to be around […]
Judgment and Insight
In my experience, I almost always judge a person or situation because I would judge myself in the same way if I behaved that way. For example, in the culture I grew up in, it was considered impolite to interrupt, that is, to begin speaking before another person finishes. So, I have created lots of […]
Standing Your Ground on the Foundation of Intention
Effectively connecting to the Zero Step leads you to understand the needs you are hoping to meet before you open your mouth. The next step to weaving a connected conversation begins with warmly and vulnerably exposing those needs when you start a conversation. In other words, we let the other person know our intention and […]
Aloha By Jim Manske
In the language of Hawai’i, aloha means many things…greetings, farewell, love, compassion. I have heard some say that aloha literally means “we breathe the same air”. The work of Marshall Rosenberg (Nonviolent Communication, NVC) points to this deep truth that unites all of humanity. We breathe the same air. We are all connected, therefore, […]
We made it home!
It took 52 hours due to storms and rerouting – what an adventure! We can share more about this when we see you. Here’s what we are doing his week: Monday 4:30-6:30: 9 Skills Navigating from Conflict to Connection Prefer to do this online on Tuesdays? Check out 9 Skills for Navigating Conflict on NVC Academy. For […]
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