Have you ever been skydiving?
I remember being up, thousands of feet above the mountain range, in Albuquerque, New Mexico alternating between complete terror and total excitement. As the plane rose higher and my stomach began to churn I remember thinking to my self, “Wow, this is really playing full out.”
3-2-1 and out I jumped, with an instructor harnessed to my back, screaming to earth at 125 mph. Within seconds of the rip chord being pulled we…
April Edition of, Yoga Journal, has an article entitled “Blossom at Work.”
The recommendation is no suprise. It’s about learning Non-Violent Communication (NVC).
My wife and I have been studying NVC for a few years now and it is a must for anyone who wants to become a better communicator at work or at home.
If you’re tired of having your thoughts take you on a wild ride of anger and disappointment, I recommend checking out the four step approach.
1. Observe - take a look around and notice your thoughts and what specifically is being said by others
2. Notice Feelings - access your feelings about this situation without trying to just suck it up
3. Identify Needs - As opposed to needing someone or something else to be different, identify your human need such as respect, acknowledgement, secruty, or self worth. And remember that there are many ways to get that need met.
4. Make a Request - Make a request of yourself or someone else to get that need met.
Using NVC is like learning a second language. It takes patience and practice, however, the results are amazing.
When first learning NVC, I was amazed how little I knew about feelings and needs.
I recommend you check out NVC Trainer LaShelle Charde’s Free Resource Page to see her feeling and need list.
It is true, not all medicatons are bad. Some medications have helped people live better quality and longer lives.
However, what about all the medications that are harmful for your health?
Why are health epidemics on the rise?
And who exactly is the FDA representing when they approve new medications?
If you want more awareness about how the FDA and Drug Companies operate then this is a must see video:
It is amazing how much Sigmund Freud’s work has influenced American culture.
Freud’s nephew, Edward L. Bernays, was the original spin doctor who took his uncle’s teachings and changed the way business and politics shaped word views.
This 60 minute video is an excellent history of Freud’s influence on propoganda and public relations.