Core values – what exactly are they? They differ from person to person, and if your partner’s values don’t match yours, they will emerge as irreconcilable differences in your most serious arguments. Some of the most important ones for us, our deal breakers, are listed.

We divide by looking at differences. We unite when we see similarities. The truth is that we’re all related. We belong to one human family and are progressing and evolving together. We must realize this fact, and start working together for our united growth and increased quality of life.

It’s Thanksgiving again, and in this season, dinner table conversations may become more heated than ever. We’ve written extensively on how to resolve differences between partners without conflict, but how can that possibly be applied in this post-election season?

In challenging times, we need everyone to be able to bring the full force of their presence to the situation. We need each other. We need to be able to function together to implement change and to bring peace into living presence.

A brief excerpt from our interview with Lynelle Paulick on the local UCSB radio station.

Crises arrive unexpectedly in all our lives. When you can be present, accept it and not try to run from it, change it around in your head or in any other way avoid it, you can simply take whatever action is necessary to resolve it.

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Can you avoid conflict in your relationship? Yes! We have a process which we use to make decisions, solve problems and create mutual solutions. You too can apply this in your relationship, and the more you do it, the easier and the more enjoyable it will become.

You can have a peaceful relationship. We are celebrating an anniversary of a relationship full of total acceptance, being present and making time for each other. Find out how to do it!

What is personal space and how can we build it into our relationships? Personal space is not dependent on an area in the outer world, as much as this helps when available. It is about going inside yourself, for refreshing your spirit, and for not interacting directly with others.