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  1. Healing Worthlessness and Finding Belonging

    Healing Worthlessness and Finding Belonging

    Elia Lowe-Chardé

    Articles · 4 - 6 minutes · 6/14/2021

    With worthlessness comes the idea of not belonging or not being worthy of belonging. In this context, belonging is more than an identity with a particular group. It is the sort of belonging that enables you to get other fundamental needs met, including safety, support, nourishment, and love. Unconscious attempts win worthiness and belonging often effectively blocks the very thing its pursuing. Read on for more.

  2. Finding Freedom In Marriage

    Finding Freedom In Marriage

    Elia Lowe-Chardé

    Practice Exercises · 4 - 6 minutes · 10/30/2022

    Marriage can be seen as a limit on freedom. Ideas of compromise collude with this view. Instead, notice when your "yes" to your partner is laden with obligation, duty, guilt, fear, or an attempt to win love or approval, and how it's not a truly free "yes". True freedom is different from compulsion, and doesn't conflict with other needs. When have you experienced true freedom? What conditions support your access to freedom?

  3. Inoculation For Outrage

    Inoculation For Outrage

    John Kinyon

    Trainer Tips · 4 - 6 minutes · 1/5/2023

    When outraged or resigned over polarized issues, pause to ask yourself who may be benefiting from this conflict? What are we not paying attention to that’s even more important? What matters most? Am I being distracted away from something more important? What do I really want? Where can I choose to focus attention and action for the wellbeing of all life on the planet (which is also my wellbeing and the well being of those I love)?

  4. In this moving reflection, Rachelle Lamb honors Marshall Rosenberg’s true vision for Nonviolent Communication—not just as a tool for personal transformation, but as a catalyst for deep social change. She reminds us that inner work alone is not enough in a world facing ecological collapse, rising suicide rates, and widespread displacement.
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