During a series of weekly NVC family matters webinar meetings, we come together with our full attention and without judgement of each other. We don’t lose ourselves in each others stories – we practice hearing with our whole being in “compassion” or “ubuntu” which means: “I am because we … [Read more...]
NVC and Biodanza retreat – Dancing with life – Greece
What will you do? During morning workshops 9.30am - 1.00pm, we practice conscious relating and authentic expression in a supportive environment for learning. We cover the foundations of NVC, the work of Dr Marshall Rosenberg and will work with NVC dance floors (created by Bridgette Belgrave and … [Read more...]
How to create empathy in schools and business?
Empathy – the 'E' is for exceptionally enterprising environments The world is waking up to the notion that the way we relate to each other at work, in our families and communities really does matter, which is good news for the increase of empathy in schools and business. Neuroscience has proven … [Read more...]
Education is the most powerful weapon we can use to change the world
Nelson Mandela showed us it's possible to make a difference in the world. He died 4 years ago today. I've had two encounters recently that caused me to reflect on the history of apartheid in South Africa: Sorting through old memorabilia belonging to my father, I came across some letters. My … [Read more...]
Create your reality in the land of the Gods?
You reap what you sow. What you focus on becomes your reality. Like attracts like. It’s karma - Do you speak these mantras -do they help or hinder you? I was with N earlier this week who was deeply upset by something that had happened to her. She asked me these questions: Have I created this … [Read more...]
I thought rest was for wimps
A few weeks ago I was sitting in my bed looking out of the window, appreciating the nature in my garden, the green trees with blossom and the birds chattering away to each other and I had a terrible cold. My eyes and nose were running and my body was achy and tired. I had the flu and I … [Read more...]
Sowing seeds of mindfulness through education
I was initiated into mindfulness from a young age by my parents who practised meditation every day. Dropping into stillness in our family was as normal as speaking, listening to music, singing and dancing. On Sundays, my younger brother and I attended the children's Philosophy School. We … [Read more...]
NVC – Put your giraffe ears on
Is feedback hard to hear? NVC (Nonviolent communication) can help us to communicate and relate in a more collaborative way. Imagine you take a job that you have the skills and experience for and after some time working within the organisation the feedback that you get, or that you hear, is that … [Read more...]
Resolutions and intentions for the new year
The clock is ticking! In just a few days this year will end. How was your year? My year was rich in experience, full of learning and so many opportunities to share my work. In the past I can remember, sometimes feeling relieved as midnight approached: symbolically, ending the year with … [Read more...]