Gesine Schrader, Author at Seed of Peace

The spirit of NVC

Posted on August 27, 2025September 10, 2025 by Gesine Schrader

I've just been on an International Intensive Training (IIT) in Sweden as a support trainer. It was a nine-day immersion in NVC, which I found enriching, connecting and full of learning opportunities. There were 67 of us in total from 18 different countries. It made me realise that we can be so different and yet so connected when we recognise each other's humanity. NVC and spiri...
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Uncovering the Jewel

Posted on July 31, 2025July 28, 2025 by Gesine Schrader

I’m just back from eight days of joy, connection and learning and growth, sharing a field with four thousand people. ‘Uncovering the Jewel’ was the topic of this year’s Buddhafield Festival, 16-20 July 2025. It’s an annual festival organised by the Triratna Buddhist Community, a celebration for everyone who is interested in spirituality and personal growth. As a festival it’s virtually ...
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Going on a retreat

Posted on January 8, 2025January 8, 2025 by Gesine Schrader

I have just finished a Nonviolent Communication retreat in India with 40 people of different ages, genders and backgrounds. The sessions were presented in English and translated into Hindi. I was fascinated by how enriching I found the teaching, meditation and space for reflection. My heart still feels nourished and warm with this deep experience of connection with self and others. Do yo...
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