Listening to Understand & Learn
The final lesson in Clear & Compassionate Communication is learning how to listen. We often think of communication as what we say—but what about how we listen? In our fast-paced world, slowing down to truly hear someone is a powerful, transformative act.
Feelings Are Meant to Be Felt
What are your feelings trying to tell you? It’s worth our time to explore. Our emotions hold deep wisdom, guiding us toward our needs, values, and priorities. When we learn to welcome and understand them, we unlock greater clarity, resilience, and purpose in navigating life’s complexities.
Befriending Your Inner Critic
If you are facing self-doubt, perfectionism, or procrastination, your inner critic may be active—but what happens if you learn to befriend it?
It’s possible to transform our relationship with our inner critic. By approaching it with curiosity and compassion, we can uncover its positive intentions and move toward deeper self-acceptance.
Aspirations & Ancestors
As the year winds down, it’s a natural time to pause and reflect. Amid the busyness, it can be supportive to consider the lessons, growth, and accomplishments that have shaped your year. Reflection connects us to our progress, offering a satisfying sense of clarity and gratitude. Can we also dare to explore our deepest desires and aspirations—not just what we’ve done, but what we truly long for? In doing so, we step into the role of a good ancestor, recognizing that the choices we make today—our dreams, actions, and care for the present—shape the world that future generations will inherit. By nurturing our aspirations and tending to the conditions that allow them to flourish, we lay the foundation for a sustainable future.
The Week
I recently hosted a group viewing of The Week. It is a powerful group experience that creates space for people to have brave conversations about the climate emergency, and what can be done about it right now. Here I share my reflections and point us to the wisdom of feeling our emotions and what is possible when we do so.