Anytime we come together as humans our differing viewpoints, tendencies, and belief systems can sometime collide. Conflict in relationships is inevitable and can become a moment for growth, as Carl Jung says, “The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” The purpose of this series on tolerance is to provide a way to make a shift away from mind created conflict to heart-centered connections. … [Read more...]
How To Be A Compassionate Listener
Depending on your family or cultural norms, stuffing your emotions can be the proper way to behave; there might be great pressure to prevent you from allowing your emotions to flow. When you freeze your emotions long enough, it can be hard to get in touch with how you really feel, and this creates another set of challenges. Eventually, these emotions need to be released. Many times they can be out of proportion to what is occurring. If you notice yourself emotionally over-reacting to a … [Read more...]