Entries tagged with “Nonviolence”
4 Steps to Reconcile Difficult Emotions
The process of finding emotional balance when faced with difficult situations.
5 Core Practices for More Meaningful Conversations
Here are five core practices you can start using today to improve your communication.
79 Quotes On Inner and Outer Peace
Great quotes to inspire you to become more compassionate, loving, accepting and peaceful.
Ahimsa: How to Practice Nonviolence in Nature
Do no harm: Three surprising insights and reflections on the practice of ahimsa from the fungi on the forest floor, plus five practices for tapping in.
Film Review: We Are the Giant
We Are the GiantDirected by Greg BarkerMusic Box FilmsGreg Barker’s documentary about the Arab Spring has a subtle conceit at its heart. It follows three different stories of activ…
Little Town of Bethlehem
Written and Directed by Jim Hanon / Produced by Mart GreenThis film takes the viewer right into the heart of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict through the stories of three men who, …
March: Nonviolence
March: Nonviolence
This month's challenge asks you to take The Vow of Nonviolence shared in this story from S&H. It is:
- Close your eyes.
- Take three deep, cleansing breaths.
- Put your awareness in your heart.
- Ask yourself honestly and seriously if you are willing to take the vow of nonviolence.
- State aloud, “I am committed to bringing about a world of peace, harmony, laughter, and love. I take this vow to be nonviolent in my thoughts, my speech, and my actions.”
Music Review: Winds of Samsara
Winds of SamsaraRicky Kej & Wouter Kellerman Revolution Studios/Kellerman MusicNonviolence and world peace are themes gently blowing through Winds of Samsara, the beautifu…
Nonviolence: Self-Care vs. Soft Care
We often think of self care as something we do only when we’re stressed, in grief, or otherwise hurting, but it’s really something we have to be doing every single day in order to …
Podcast: Oren Jay Sofer on Leading with Presence
A thoughtful discussion about nonviolent communication, curiosity, and care in our relationships to ourselves, others, and the world.
Quelling the Violence of the Inner Critic
Many of us have a violent inner critic. A colleague of mine framed it as ‘the voice of the enemy.’ It’s wily and insidious, at times quite subtle as it uproots our ideas and inspirations.
Stop the Violence Within
Never speak badly about yourself.It’s a simple statement, one many of us would agree with in concept. But do you follow it’s advice? Probably not. Because our inner critic speaks t…
Train Your Brain to Calm the Inner Critic
Our ability to be resonant with ourselves is a key for bringing healing into our life.
Video: Being the Change in a Violent World
During the 20th Century, over 100 million people lost their lives to war — most of whom were non-combatants. Now, at the dawn of the 21st century with over trillions of dollars spe…
What Is Your Anger Trying to Tell You?
All emotions, including anger, are signals about what we’re needing.
Who is Mingyur Rinpoche?
The author is a student of Mingyur Rinpoche and explains her experiences with the monk.