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July Reflection #2: Staying Present with Someone's Pain
Last week, my son wanted to get his hair cut like one of his favorite soccer players.
He had picked out the style and...
Friday: Practice Phrase
Practic
"I've wandered. I'll come back."
When you notice your mind drifting into worry, planning, or rehearsing, don't criticize yourself.
Simply notice.
Then gently...
Thursday: Meditation
Years ago I offered live meditations in the monring on Wednesdays.
The following is a breath awareness meditation from that time.
I speak a bit...
Practice Circle: July 8th, 12:30 p.m.
Today is our live call.
We'll begin with a meditation. Then I'll share more about presence. After the teaching, I'll answer the questions that have...
Tuesday: Journal Prompts
When someone is speaking to me, what most often pulls me away from truly listening?
What story am I telling myself in moments of...
July Reflection #1: Waking Up to the Present Moment
Before you read...
I'd love to invite you to begin by listening to this week's Audio Reflection. In it, I share the story of...
Welcome to Our July Practice
Welcome to a new chapter of the Mindful Communication Insider.
Over the past year, the Insider has been a place to receive reflections and...
Newsletter #12 The Discomfort of Becoming
🌿 Personal Reflection: Choosing Instead of Waiting
I’ve realized recently how much I love staying in my comfort zone.
Comfort is easy for me.
For...
Newsletter #11 The Practice of Patience in Conversation
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💬 Live Call
Our live call this month will be:
🗓 Monday, May 11th🕑 2:00 PM EST (30 minutes)
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85138794275
This is your space...
Newsletter #10 Talking to Yourself Like Someone You Care About
🧠 Small Essay: The Conversation Beneath Every Conversation
There is a conversation happening beneath every conversation you have.
It’s the one you’re having with yourself....
Newsletter #9 Staying Steady in Hard Conversations
March often carries momentum.Things are moving.Work picks up.Conversations feel faster.Emotions surface more quickly.
This month, we’re practicing something simple and powerful:
Staying steady when...
Newsletter #8: Listening with the whole body
A practice for deepening connection through embodied, attentive listening.
🧠 Small Essay: When Listening Becomes Presence
Most of us think of listening as something...