Monday, August 10, 2015

Non Violent Communication - A mandatory gift to myself and my family this year

I recently returned from NVC Family Camp with some of the bravest and most wonderful people. It was by a sheer miracle and the Grace of generous souls I was able to attend with my sons.

I had envisioned daily journal writings, hundreds of photos and lots of video documentaries. Alas, these are the lot of the photos and I wrote not a page while I was there.

Instead choosing to just fully be alive to the moment. I have come to find out my books and journaling and note taking was a strategy - not sure what the need was. More contemplation and much empathy is needed to go there.

Processing of the events of the week and all that transpired will take much more and longer than I anticipated. I wish the skills were deeper engrained as I find myself already falling back on old patterns and poor strategies for life.

My body has been in deep and utter exhaustion and my mind sluggish - I don't attribute it to more than the "die off" of old paradigms and that I cannot detox fast enough.

The minimal activity gets done these days and I pray it shifts soon. It is very hard to be mommy, business owner, wife and care-giver let alone homeschooling teacher.

Although I have been setting aside time each night to plan and prepare lessons for the year and I find it brings me a bit of joy.