"What I think you should do is..." These words are often intended to be helpful but may miss the mark.

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Moving from Judging to Encouraging

Listening Between the Words

It is hard to stay open and curious when someone give us feedback. Especially when the feedback doesn't match our self-image. It is an important skill to receive and learn from feedback.

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Listening Between Words

What Are You Referring To?

Working with the intention, compose with the unfolding, has supported me in being more present with what is emerging (even the not so fun stuff).

Getting Perspective

Acceptance

Deep Living Lab (my "Hell yes" endeavor)

Self compassion is a powerful form of self-care. It enhances our ability to be resilient and learn. Kristin Neff has expanded the definition of self compassion to include both nurturing and fierce self compassion.

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Kristin Neff's website with resources and information

It has been a tough time. We have been dealing with illness, death and uncertainty. With all of the heartache, there have been some valuable lessons.

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Laughter Podcast

Acceptance Podcast

It is so easy to spend time judging ourselves or others. Often it is a waste of energy. How do we convert our tendency to judge to create a tendency to encourage?

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Listening Between the Words

Acceptance

We are not truly free when we are trapped by hatred and prejudice. What supports us being more free of reactions, blaming and instead choose our responses.

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Dr Edith Eger Interview with Brene Brown

Be Impeccable With Your Words

How do we focus our attention to positively impact the three feet around us?

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Loving Our Community

Change is Always Possible

Choosing our response versus reacting. What practices invite you to be fully present and grounded?

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Wendy Palmer, Leadership Embodiment

How do we strengthened our ability to love our neighbors? A few inspiring stories and lesson.

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Fearless Dialogues, Dr Ellis

Antoinette Tuff