The Instititute of HeartMath has been studying the "intellegence of the heart" for over 30 years. Their research has clearly shown the influence of heart awareness on the brain, body, and relationships, and has resulted in resources and tools to cultivate a deeper connection with ourselves and others. HeartMath offers many resources for individual learning as well as to help other learn and practice. Check out their website for more information about their research, resources, training and …
Connection Practice
“Before directing the lightning in the sky, we must first harness the storms in our own hearts.” Roberto Brenes Mesén The Connection Practice is a wonderful and simple process to establish and maintain healthy interpersonal awareness and compassionate communication. It is inspired by science and integrates the process developed by the institute of HeartMath for shifting emotional energy with the communication process developed by the Center for Nonviolent Communication. The Connection …
Sociocracy
The organizational structure and decision making process of Sociocracy (AKA Dynamic Governance) provides a foundation and framework for empowered collaboration. Sociocracy is defined as "rule by the socios", people who have a social relationship with each other. Dynamic governance is achieved through the foundational sociocratic principles of “creative self organization” and consent based decision making. After working in a variety of structures for group process, I have found Sociocracy to be …
Blueprint of We
The Blueprint of We takes communication and collaboration to the next level in establishing graceful alignment of purpose, values, and expectations. It is a structured collaborative process for designing a co-creative blueprint for relationships. We all come to relationships with our best foot forward, along with our personal baggage and a list of hidden expectations and assumptions. The Blueprint of WE helps to lay a foundation for authenticity, clarity, and ease in …
Conflict
I have found conflict to be inevitable - with most of us choosing the fight or flight pattern. I have also found that conflict can be transforming if we surrender to it in humility and hope. Conflict is a vital and healthy part of life. It is where supposedly incompatible perspectives, values, and desires compete for control. It is apparent in both our inner and outer world - internal and relational conflict often overwhelms our lives and the world we live in. Our orientation toward …
Agreement
Agreement is an area I have often found elusive - with relationships ranging from unspoken expectations to formalized contracts, with a vast disconnect between. As part of our struggle to communicate, I have found clear agreement to be a challenge not to be overlooked. Agreement is the foundation that must be laid for relationships and organization to be built upon. Without clear agreement we only have personal expectation and assumption to guide the process. Graceful agreement is another …