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"kindness is mankind's greatest delight" [Marcus Aurelius]

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An evolving collection of resources on the eternal quest for kindness in adult relationships, of alllll types, and raising children.

Originally inspired by the lifework of Marshall Rosenberg and his
'Nonviolent Communication' teachings...
how to live like a Giraffe, not a Jackal. huh :-?

Giraffe is a symbol for compassionate communication etc etc etc,
as it has the largest heart.

= the best paradigm i found to help my world, and our world, in recent times =


Marshall's inspiring workshop introduction, all will be revealed in time,
in conversation, including what I feel are the fabulous visual puppet metaphors.
Enlightened accessible ideas that helped me. I trained in NVC in 2020.

This video from 2000 was the one that first caught my attention.
45mins including valuable audience question and answers
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& 90sec clip below hints at giraffe technology
how we listen & communicate to ourselves and to others.

 

 

"The ability to observe without evaluating,
is the highest form of human intelligence."
Jiddu Krishnamurti

 

& 12min clip below hints at further insights to
evaluating our ‘feelings’ and ‘needs’.

 

into my 50's i came to find my own foundational ideas


Value Others - Appreciate Others - Respect Others

please do send me your inspirations and stories and links and resources and ideas

 





 

contact : janek@being-kind.com

Narnia : : Walton-on-Thames : : UK

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