Nonstriving is at the core of bringing about change from a mindfulness perspective. What exactly does nonstriving mean?
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Scott Sherman researched the question: "what strategies correlate with success when people try to change the world?" He found three effective strategies: exposing injustice, social aikido, and building alternatives.
Using mindfulness as a way to create change by sensing from an intuitive place what is already trying to emerge instead of fighting against the old system.
What did it take to really listen? First of all, I let go of any role and moved into "fellow human being". I entered a space of not knowing, while finding the strength to stand in the midst of very difficult emotions...
One way sustainable change happens, I believe, is when one is able to: see the situation from the other’s perspective; encounter and work with whatever is happening while making it clear that you are not willing to let the other person’s energy overwhelm you; connect with yourself and the other person in a deep and … Continue reading Push Hands
I humbly propose using the following steps to help bring about change. This process is influenced by my mindfulness practice and my study of Nonviolent Communication. Note, this is not about changing another person. It's also not about changing feelings or thoughts. In a paradoxical way, these steps are rooted in “non-doing”, and “non-striving”. They embody … Continue reading What can I do?