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Evaluative Experience Words, not Feelings

 

Betrayed

Word map of feeling words mixed together with evaluative experience words & value words sometimes mixed up in sentences as words that one feels 

At  Speaking Peace workshops we introduce words that are sometimes mistaken as feelings.  These words are actually evaluative experiences that are added in our statements after the words, “I feel…..,”  or “I felt….” Our workshop exercise is to identify the true emotion and consider the unmet need creating these feelings.

An example is the word betrayed.  I feel betrayed is an incorrect use as betrayed is not a feeling.   It describes an experience.  The feelings one might feel may be hurt, downhearted, wretched, devastated, discourages, lonely and more (see photo above for more).

Once true feelings are named our speaking peace process is to look at the unmet value needs that make be causing these feelings. These could be the need for:  respect, honesty, consideration, to matter, trust, support and more (see photo for more).

Consider our Speaking Peace courses and workshop!  Learn more about how to connect with more clarity, understanding and empathy!

 

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Personal Life Change Testimonial

I am pleased to receive and share a testimonial from a movement coaching  student that experienced chronic long term pain from an old injury!

I was a Nursing Aide in an extended care facility and have dealt with chronic back pain for more than 15 years.

At one point, my back “went out” just as I was about to turn an 86 year old women in preparation for supper. Immediately, I was doubled over and unable to straighten up for several weeks and off work for several months.

During my recovery, I had chiropractic appointments every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and physiotherapy every Tuesday and Thursday. Over time I gained strength and returned to work, but this time I had a keen sense of just how fragile my back was and tried to be extra careful when lifting and turning bodies.

For the past 15 years I have gone to a Kinesiologist, twice a week for 6 months, a Holistic Chiropractor twice a week for 4 months, Special Needs Yoga for 3 years, Massage, once a week for 1 year, and Physiotherapy for 6 months to get some sort of relief for my lower back, all at great time and expense. Nothing helped.

For several years I slept on the couch with my legs propped up on pillows to relieve the tension in my lower back. Then, I bought an electric bed. At first I had my head and feet positioned at a forty-five degree angle. Otherwise, if I slept “flat, the pressure on my lower back made it extremely painful and impossible for me to get out of bed.

I started seeing Renee earlier this year and found her Feldenkrais Method to be effective as I was starting to experience real results in a very short period of time.

Over time, the pain in my lower back has completely disappeared. Recently, she asked me “From 1-10, how bad is the pain in your body?” I replied “No pain.” For the first time in fifteen years, I can say I am pain free.

Thanks Renee,  DH


Renee Lindstrom, GCFP,
Feldenkrais® Practitioner since 2007, Value-Based Communication Relationship & Life Coach since 2004, Art of Placement  since 2000, Founder of Greater Victoria Peace & Intercultural Celebrations since 2010 & Greater Victoria Labyrinths since 2012, #yyj Peace Week Calendar Founder – 2014 & 2015

‘Creating a community with a common goal of consciousness’

Note received from Brandy Galagher of O.U.R. Eco Village after a Tour and Labyrinth Ceremony:

Thank you so much Renee Lindstrom for bringing together such a sweet and beautiful group of humans….from the Labyrinth Society, The Church of Truth, local Bahai Community, and family and friends….all at OUR ECOVILLAGE. Your intention and connection for weaving the threads of community and spirit are deeply felt by all. heart emoticon

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InTouch Talking Circles, Speaking Peace Programs & Coaching include learning the leadership skill of holding space in acceptance of our ego, without judgement, to better go beyond it!

The grounding and experience of presence explored in sacred circle is included in the guidance and exploration process of  our programs

Inner awareness
In 2001 Renee began a sacred circle that consisted of practitioners of different spiritual backgrounds.  Our groups purpose was to deepen our  personal experiences of Doctor Marshall Rosenberg’s speaking peace model.  Those of us in the group all had a long history of personal practice in our own traditions and recognized the sacred connection that was missing in the speaking peace programs, except in personal experiences with Marshall himself.  Therefore we attempted to create, not a practice group,  but a sacred circle.  We called in our various deities for support and to hold the space to help us  go deep into our personal vulnerabilities and speak our own truths,  even when it came to each others ego’s within the group.  It was knowing each other from inside ourselves almost somatically versus what and who we were.


Renee Lindstrom, GCFP,
Feldenkrais® Practitioner since 2007, Value-Based Communication Relationship & Life Coach since 2004, Art of Placement  since 2000, Founder of Greater Victoria Peace & Intercultural Celebrations since 2010 & Greater Victoria Labyrinths since 2012, #yyj Peace Week Calendar Founder – 2014 & 2015

Personal ​Life Change Coaching Testimonial

I am pleased to receive and share a testimonial from a life coaching student who is transitioning from an orientation of action first to connecting first from the inside to be more present with  their actions.

Renee Lindstrom came into my life over two years ago when I enrolled in her Non violent communications class in Oak Bay.  She quickly became my life coach and everything  has changed dramatically for the better since making that decision. Coming from a very dysfunctional family it took a lot of work and time to overcome fears that were very deepseated and with Renee’s patience and empathy I now have a wonderful  relationship with myself and my children.
If you are ready to do the work and want results I would recommend you meet with Renee and watch your life change for the better.

DD

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Renee Lindstrom, GCFP,
Feldenkrais® Practitioner since 2007, Value-Based Communication Relationship & Life Coach since 2004, Art of Placement  since 2000, Founder of Greater Victoria Peace & Intercultural Celebrations since 2010 & Greater Victoria Labyrinths since 2012, #yyj Peace Week Calendar Founder – 2014 & 2015

PERSONAL PLANNING AND MEDITATION IN ALIGNMENT WITH NATURE

CONTEMPLATION & PERSONAL PLANNING

Full Moon

  • Tues,  Oct 27th   7 – 9pm
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Take time out to begin to your alignment with the natural rhythms of nature!  The evening will begin with meditation continue to celebration of the full moon and continue with making personal affirmations for planning your waning cycle.

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ALIGNING WITH NATURE MEDITATION 

CONTEMPLATION & Personal Planning

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  • Tuesday, Nov 10th, 7 – 9pm
  • Thursday, Dec 10th, 7 – 9m

Take time out to begin to your alignment with the natural rhythms of nature!  The evening will begin with meditation continue to celebration of the new moon and continue with making personal affirmations for planning your growing cycle.

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