by Yvette Erasmus | Aug 9, 2016 | Communication, Compassion, Empowerment, NVC, Slowing Down, Universal Human Needs
Some days, I am simply not ready to be a grown-up. At all.Waking up with anxiety recently, I buried myself deeper into bed.Free floating thoughts about finances, major life decisions, relationships, and a harsh critical voice pointing out all my failings and failures... by Yvette Erasmus | Aug 2, 2016 | Alignment, Communication, Inner Truth, NVC
Last week, I shared the story of how my teenage daughter responded to a heartfelt apology from me with:“Whatever. I don’t care.”And how I totally wanted to be like, “Whatever, I don’t care either.” (But, I do.) Followed by, “When someone apologizes to you... by Yvette Erasmus | Jul 26, 2016 | Listening, Reactivity
Have you ever let things go because you are kind and generous … but then later find yourself indignantly accusing that same person of not fully appreciating you? Then you have a horrible argument and you each withdraw to lick your wounds.But, because you are a healthy...