relational connection & communication
To be close requires going out on a limb and asking for togetherness, despite the potential of rejection, abandonment, or carelessness. All friendship is a bargain of invisible effort and patience and time. Can I call you, will you pick up? Did you like the book I gave you? Where are you right now? There is no closeness without friction. Closeness... See more
modern friendship
Our Fighting Series is live!
With the launch of our YouTube Fighting Series, I also want to highlight the awesome thumbnails that @heynibras has been making for us.
Here's the first one for "Why Fighting Is Important" https://t.co/6IK7F93fAe
1 If it feels scary to say, it's important
2 If it feels scary to say, NOT saying it will hurt your connection
3 If it feels scary to say, NOT saying it prioritizes their imagined reaction over your truth
Joe Hudsonx.comyep, we've been doing it at the end of our morning routine so we're usually already sitting down, outside & after meditation, then we just turn to face each other and take turns sharing what we're feeling* grateful for
*the key's been speaking only from feeling. meaning pausing and noticing what we feel truthfully... See more
nibras ꩜x.comConflict-avoidance = not understanding the language of conflict. Like any skill, navigating tension takes practice.
1) Stay in wonder, don't assume things about the situation
2) Aim for connection, not control
3) Express needs, not demands
4) Don't compromise on your truth
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