Join me and Roxy Manning for four days of practice in Nonviolent Communication, grounding, and community.

What is spiritual practice for in times like these? On parenting, grief, and learning to speak in service of life.

 Five ways to bring more ease and connection into your holiday gatherings.

Video: Finding our Ground in a Divided World, Keynote Address at Washington University of St. Louis

Conversations unravel fast. Learn skills that make the difference.

What we say—and how we listen—matters more than ever. Even amidst conflict or collapse, the way we speak can be a refuge, a bridge, a seed of something new.

Today marks one year since the Hamas attacks in Israel, and nearly that long since Israel’s retaliation in Gaza and the West Bank began—a year of loss, unimaginable grief, spiraling violence, and a growing humanitarian crisis.

Practical strategies for navigating holiday conversations with clarity, skill, and love.

Today my heart is breaking, out of universal values for peace, dignity, and respect, my commitment to nonviolence, the particular pain of my people, and of all those affected by these recent events. 

Predatory listening can take many forms: listening with a narrow focus to find fault or confront someone; lying in wait for something to be offended by; deliberately trying to catch someone out; or listening only to gather evidence for a rebuttal.

Participatory democracy means creating space for every voice to be heard.

Whether our conversations are in real life or on the internet, it can be hard to know the right thing to say right now. Mindful communication teacher Oren Jay Sofer shares his advice. 

Systemic racism and white supremacy are in you, in me, and in all of us. Here are some reflections on putting our meditation practice into action where it counts.

If you’re feeling stuck, here are ten things you can do to stand for justice, show solidarity, and take action to stop white- and state-sanctioned violence.

There is a saying in many spiritual traditions, “Only speak if you can improve upon the silence.” There’s also a time and a place to speak up.

In an age of online connection, record numbers feel depressed and alienated. How can we bring more sanity to our news consumption?

In a world where attention is a commodity, reclaiming your attention is a radical act of self-empowerment. Here are three ways you can train your attention.

Watch this 45-minute talk introducing key Mindful Communication principles and practices.

The Buddhist path can be mistaken for a solitary affair, striving for enlightenment independently. The nature of the practice is something else entirely…

Having a clear and positive intention can transform a dialogue. Learn more in this excerpt from “Say What You Mean.”

The success of our relationships, our work, and life in general rests heavily on communication, yet few of us ever receive explicit training in this area.

Communication skills aren’t solely for difficult moments. They’re also meant to help us enhance our relationships and enjoy those we love more fully.

Family gatherings can be stressful. Here are five communication tips to make the holidays a little happier…

Difficult conversations are a part of life. Mindful communication gives us the tools, strength, and confidence to navigate tough situations when they arise.

Listening is a cornerstone of dialogue and a powerful metaphor for spiritual practice. This excerpt from Say What You Mean explores the inner meaning of listening.

These four principles build our primary relationship with students, strengthen healthy classroom culture, and support learning-readiness.

An exploration of the connection between gun violence, gender, and societal norms of masculinity.

One of the most pervasive challenges we face today as a species is overcoming the feeling of helplessness. It’s a learned sensation, which means it can be unlearned.

Discover the three foundations that make communication a path of awareness.

Understand where we often get stuck — and how to stay balanced and authentic instead.