by Yvette Erasmus | Mar 13, 2017 | Communication, NVC
While teaching in Bali, I got into a massive power struggle with a 12th grade student (let’s call him James).He went surfing before school and a sense of entitlement learned – in part – from his well-known and powerful father. At a school serving students... by Yvette Erasmus | Mar 7, 2017 | Communication, NVC
Over the last week I found myself increasingly mindful about where I put my attention, time and money.I’ve been more intentional than ever about what media I consume and about where I spend my money. I firmly believe that we “vote” for the world we want... by Yvette Erasmus | Feb 28, 2017 | Communication, Compassion, Connection, NVC, presence
A post-it note on my office wall reminds me:”Stop loving people for who they could be, or who you want them to be, and start loving people for who they actually are, right now.”Strangely enough, this is not easy.Sometimes the way that people show up in the... by Yvette Erasmus | Feb 21, 2017 | Communication
After delivering a talk recently about Letting Go of Judgment (watch it here), an audience member approached me to share the impact that my talk had on him. He resonated with the content and wanted to share his own efforts to “revoke dualism” in his life.Still in... by Yvette Erasmus | Jan 24, 2017 | Communication
Recently, a workshop participant told me they didn’t like the practice of nonviolent communication; the formula felt manipulative and patronizing to them.Have you ever felt that way?Yup. I know I have.This is one of the most common pitfalls in the practice of NVC:... by Yvette Erasmus | Jan 17, 2017 | Communication
As a child, my father often criticized me for being too idealistic.He said my expectations were too high, that I would live a lifetime of disappointment and should learn to be more realistic and lower my expectations.I couldn’t do it.I have an abiding vision of...