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Two of the five items on this list come as a result of practicing NVC! inc.com/jessica-stillm…

“What is a psychologically rich life? … “interesting experiences in which novelty and/or complexity are accompanied by profound changes in perspective.” For me, that is what NVC gives me and others – profound changes in perspective! ow.ly/iykt50HmX4g

Heartwarming to hear how an NVC empathy group is supporting women in Afghanistan. cnn.com/2021/12/26/asi…

" To be truly listened to....is often experienced as being loved, being loved more profoundly than most of us ever experience being loved." -- Patricia Loring How are you showing -- and living -- your love in relation to others today?

Connecting across Differences is available in English, German, and now Chinese! workcollaboratively.com/books/

Our bodies are not dumb. We just have not learned to speak the language our bodies speak. Come learn more May 5th! workcollaboratively.com/online-embraci…

"...It can be challenging to simply be present with what [someone is] feeling and needing. Yet, as you gain experience in practicing empathy, you'll see that is also an effective strategy for creating change." P. 101, Connecting across Differences workcollaboratively.com/books/#connect…

Octopuses Not Only Feel Pain Physically, But Emotionally Too, First Study Finds sciencealert.com/scientists-ide… All living beings it seems have feelings as well as needs!

Tomorrow! Our next Gratitude Circle! Come see why some keep coming back for more! :) workcollaboratively.com/gratitude-circ…

Have you hit the pandemic wall? Come get some gratitude energy! April 16th workcollaboratively.com/gratitude-circ…

"The long-term payoff of empathy, we’ve found, isn’t just a happier employee or satisfied customer – it’s a stronger, more engaged workforce and, ultimately, a healthier, more robust business.” I agree! ow.ly/T6Ru50EeU2k

Do you know how to speak the language of the body? Come learn how! ow.ly/qX1k50EeTWc

“Compassion is the understanding of another being’s inner and outer condition. With this understanding, one can effectively change the conditions that generate harm.” Charles Eisenstein ow.ly/WUby50EeTTn

Tomorrow is our next Gratitude Circle. Come join us! ow.ly/Vx0Y50EeRiN

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.” Mahatma Gandhi How does practicing NVC help you to live in harmony?

There are four Gratitude Circles left this spring. Come join us for the next one, Tuesday, April 6th! workcollaboratively.com/gratitude-circ…

I agree: vulnerability with boundaries is key. I find that awareness of other needs I want to meet, including, for example, care, trust, and connection, helps me discern and set those boundaries. ow.ly/ygQ550E1LCA

During Gratitude Circles, I either “pin” the speaker and listener or ask others in the group to turn off their videos. I was doing this instinctively to support focus and engagement. This article explains why it’s effective. ow.ly/r90G50E1LBq

Connection -- rather than persuasion! ow.ly/Zgqq50E1LA5

I am very happy to announce that I am writing a new book, on empathy hacking, for Puddle Dancer Press! Anticipated publication date in 2022! Stay tuned!