There are a few studies out there from Gallop pole this year and last. For example, even though reportedly the economy is growing, more Americans were stressed, angry and worried than ever before. 45% said they were worried, 22% felt angry a lot. In fact, the 55% of Americans who report being more stressed was
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This was an article that was shared in my NVC (non-violent communication) group. I found it fascinating and wanted to share it with you to consider, do I do this? https://www.npr.org/2019/04/11/712276022/the-end-of-empathy So, we know that to be empathetic, the higher parts of our brain need to be online. What takes us off? Research has found
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I know I promised to talk more about peace and I will in the next post for sure. However I realized that Sunday was Father’s Day!!! I wanted to take the time to acknowledge the many varieties of Fathers out there. I know when I was growing up, many Fathers were hands off. At least
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As I watch what is happening in the world, listening to the radio, I feel an incoherent wave in me. I notice the stories starting in the brain “I like that”, “what a stupid thing to say”, “this is creating more conflict”. Have you ever noticed that chatter of your mind? We all come from
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Have you ever truly taken the time to look at the world around us and wonder how did we get here? If we look at our past, I understand how we are here. When we don’t consider how we are impacting the world and each other it causes dissociation and separation. We all just think
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