relational connection & communication

honestly a really good social rule of thumb is to not interrupt people. to notice the urge to interrupt and just drop the impulse regular interruption is such a social atmosphere pollutant give people space to surprise and delight and they will the only exception to this is

The question in relationships is not just 'what is true' (an infinite number of things are true, more than we will ever have time to share), it's also 'how do I want to shape the shared reality we are creating together through the truths I choose to focus on & communicate.'

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

hello, i'm v good at asking questions. it's one of the things i get most complimented on i think what i do is simple & easy for anyone to do: 1. i listen 2. notice what i'm curious about 3. ask what i'm curious about without filtering 4. when people ask me questions i like, i

yep, 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 grateful for then voicing that; a... See more

Conflict-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

2 ways to instantly improve your relationships: 1. Step into wonder Wonder is curiosity without needing to know the answer. It's finding the awe in people as they are. It means dropping what we ""know"" and getting curious about what we don't know.