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Posts by Kelsey Phillip Payne

Kelsey Phillip Payne is one of a new breed of empathic warriors. A diligent long-term student and facilitator for Nonviolent Communication (NVC), “KP” is a strong advocate for connection with all life, human and beyond-human. He currently offers his gifts to others through compassion-based life path coaching and as a NVC practice group facilitator in Denver, Colorado. Visit him at CompassionateLifePath.com.

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How to Share Your Feelings and Be Heard

The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.” ~Thich Nhat Hanh

Not so long ago, a dear friend of mine approached me wishing to be heard for some overwhelming grief and anger she was carrying.

I gave her my full ear and attention, but as I listened to her, I noticed a worry begin to stir inside me—a worry surfacing around a great deal of violent intent I heard in her words. Could she really want to hurt someone I believed she loved?

After another …