Painting Rocks

I was painting rocks this morning and was reminded of the simplicity of navigating relationships.

CommunicationTerrie LewineSeptember 3, 2018communication, nonviolent communicationComment

OFG

I was driving on the Schuylkill Expressway last week. And I ran into traffic jams. So what’s new about this story?

Good Grief

When I was a very little child, I cried when I was upset. I had such strong emotions, yet expressing them certainly didn’t bring me more understanding or the connection I deeply yearned for. So I learned how to reign in my tears.

I Just Had to Write This!

Did I really? Did I have to write this?

What would have happened if I didn’t?

The Elusive Nature of Needs

This word that I (and most NVC trainers) talk about endlessly. NEEDS. What are they? Why does it seem so difficult for some to ‘get’ it?

CommunicationTerrie LewineJuly 2, 2018needs, nonviolent communicationComment

I'm Sorry --For What Exactly?

When I play tennis, I say “I’m sorry” over and over. I rarely hit the ball over the net and into the court, often it is over the fence (I am pretty strong!). And each time, I say “sorry.”

Terrie LewineJune 20, 2018 Comment

What About Sex?

Oooh! A big question. A complicated topic. One that so rarely gets talked about with the curiosity, depth and sensitivity that it requires.

Sex can offer us some of the most pleasure and ecstatic experience possible. It is also can be used to take someone’s power away, and create (in some cases) life long pain.

Communication, Relationships, SustainabilityTerrie LewineJune 12, 2018sex, self-awareness Comment

A Poem for Mother's Day

I was teaching yesterday and someone offered this poem as our 'Remembering', a way to start the class. A poem by Billy Collins (who apparently is famous), about a gift for his mother. I enjoyed it so much I decided to offer it here as well.

Family, inspiration, RelationshipsTerrie LewineMay 13, 2018inspiration, poetry, Mothers dayComment