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Nonviolent Communication Skills and Gratitude |
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People often think of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) as something to be applied only in difficult or challenging situations — something we might use in a conflict.
But NVC is also a powerful way to celebrate life through appreciation and gratitude.
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The Power of Gratitude by Stephanie Bachmann Mattei |
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As we approach the holiday season, which in the US starts with Thanksgiving, I like to revisit my understanding of gratitude and consider how to re-attune myself to this practice. And I invite you to do the same together with me.
Gratitude can be understood as being in awe with the miracle of life, as cultivating a consistent connection with the life force within and all around us. Tapping into this energy, we touch the flow of life and are moved to nourish one another’s hearts by sharing our appreciation.
Practicing gratitude develops a reverence for human relationships and our relationship with all of life. As we practice, we become more and more aware of these relationships and how much they mean to us.
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A Racial Justice Guide to Thanksgiving from the Center for Racial Justice in Education |
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As we enter this holiday season, this resource is intended to support educators and families as we address the true story of Thanksgiving.
This guide provides resources that range from lesson plans to narratives that uplift the perspectives and contributions of the Native American community. This document, compiled by Center for Racial Justice in Education, is not meant to be exhaustive and will continually be updated as we are made aware of more resources....
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Pumpkin Pie with a Side of Compassion Please By Jan Henrickson |
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Chances are sugar plums and the weight gain to follow are dancing in your head this time of year. Self-deprecating body jokes are rampant. People are groaning and squeezing their bellies. Everyone's stuffed. Vowing to eat "better" while breaking that vow almost instantly....
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How to Survive Thanksgiving Drama With This Smart Conflict-Management Strategy by Kate Branch |
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Think about it, says the founder of the New York Center for Nonviolent Communication, Thom Bond, a 63-year-old peace activist and former philosophy major with a professional background in engineering and alternative energy. If people showed more compassion for one another, including themselves, some of the world’s biggest problems would not exist....
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The Power of Gratitude - Victoria Kindle Hodson & Sura Hart |
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Dear Parents,
We’re thinking of you. How you are feeling these days?
Have you been feeling grumpy? Tired and irritated? Tense, anxious? If you’ve been feeling any of these feelings, you are not alone....
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