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What is it most humans have in common?

There are three universal fears we as humans must be able to sit with and learn from them. According to many, and in particular my colleague Gregg Braden, these three are fear of separation and abandonment, the fear of low self worth, and the fear of surrender and trust. Take a moment and breath, notice
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The end of empathy?

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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Nervous system out of balance?

A great question uh?  Who’s isn’t out of sync these days?  With all the demands that are placed on us from employers, employees, family members, societal issues, the economy, retirement, college…..the list goes on.  Feel what happens in your body with just the thoughts of these, or what emotions begin to percolate within? Perhaps it
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The world is suffering, what can I do?

The place to improve the world is first in one’s own heart and head and hands, and then work outward from there. —Robert M. Pirsig As I see from this quote, to change the world we see outside of ourselves, the first action comes from within.  Can I or am I even willing to access
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Chatter of the mind, the power of the heart

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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