Category Archives: Emotional Life

Our human quest for self-knowledge, self-awareness, social sensitivity, empathy and ability to communicate successfully with others. It corresponds to heart.

Posted on November 12, 2011 by

It is not fair, it is not reasonable, it is not right. Where does all this come from? These are the fruits of sickness and dysfunction. These are the fruits of abuse and poverty. The question becomes … What do … Continue reading →

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Is silence the worst form of violence?

Posted on November 6, 2011 by

We hear people speaking about the “silent” treatment in their relationship. I wonder if you have ever experience the power of silence in creating drama, destabilizing relationship and fostering a culture of fear and distrust. The silent treatment can be … Continue reading →

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Perspective

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

Perspective “People do not see the world as it is – they see it as they are. A leader needs a broader view.” From the movie Anna and the King “… Since our interpretations hinge on our expectations, beliefs, and … Continue reading →

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Helpful conflict management attitude Tip-2

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

Helpful conflict management “Conflict is not bad – badly managed conflict is bad – but worst of all is to deny space for conflict to surface.” Find ways to discover and safely discuss the “undiscussable”. Self management Practices Desiring to … Continue reading →

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Helpful conflict management attitude Tip-1

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

Find ways to discover and safely discuss the “un-discussable”. Create space to see from another person’s point of view Create space to listen Create space to wonder Create space to explore Create space to discover Create space to risk Helpful … Continue reading →

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Critical Carefrontation:

Posted on November 5, 2011 by

Critical Carefrontation: Self-management Practices Desiring to be at peace with people is a good thing Use conflict as an opportunity to serve others Encourage good practice by personal example Deal only with issues that are too important to overlook Overlook … Continue reading →

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Under His Wing

Posted on November 3, 2011 by

While farming, my husband was out on his tractor in the field when he accidentally ran over a partridge. She was killed, but left behind was a nest with her eggs.  He thought the kids would enjoy seeing the nest, … Continue reading →

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The Paste of Life

Posted on October 19, 2011 by

Took time to muse about Professor Philip Zimbardo. Here he is speaking about how our individual perspectives of time affect our work, health and well-being. Time influences who we are as a person, how we view relationships and how we … Continue reading →

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Wait For It!

Posted on May 31, 2011 by

There is a rampant and exceedingly high deficit of patience on the hill where I live. This deficit seems to be easily exploited by an ever clever class of marketing specialists and I wonder if they are hiring our pshychologists … Continue reading →

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Traditions for a change?

Posted on January 1, 2011 by

Traditions… Because of our traditions, we’ve kept our balance for many, many years. And because of our traditions, every one of us knows who he is and what God expects him to do. – Words from  a fiddler on the … Continue reading →

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