Restorative Circles

Restoring the Circle: A New and Old Approach to Conflict

There is an exciting new and old response to conflict coming out of one of the most violent places in the world, Brazil.  It is a reponse to conflict that is leading to more compassion, accountability, collaboration, creativity, safety, and ...

Compassionate Communication

NVC - Two Bridges, Mind & Heart

Compassionate Communication

Separating In Connection

Compassionate Communication

NEEDS: A Foundation of Inner Freedom, Empowerment, and Peace

Compassionate Communication

Presence For The Past

"Given sincerity, there ...

Compassionate Communication

It Takes a Community to Raise a Relationship

Compassionate Communication

Brutal or Compassionate Honesty

When someone says, "Be honest with me," what happens to you? Do you tighten in your gut?  Do you hold your breath?  Are you at once nervous about the impact of your honesty and tempted to let free a host ...

Compassionate Communication

How Babies Can Teach Us About Our Earliest Needs

We used to believe that babies came into the world unable to think, feel, remember, or communicate.  They were seen as a blank slate, unable to process or store information until they learned to speak.  In fact Freud had been ...

Dynamic Governance

consent vs consensus

These notes are based on an audio recording of a conversation between Brian Robertson and Anthony Moquin of Ternary Software Inc. It was shared on the Yahoo Sociocracy group on May 29, 2006. It has been edited and hopefully retains ...

Compassionate Communication

A relational spiritual practice

Compassionate Communication (NVC) is a language that helps us put our attention on divine life-energy.  I like to call it divine life-energy because I see it moving all life to grow, contribute and connect: a baby calling out to be ...