Bristol - Seed of Peace

Everybody’s needs matter

Posted on January 25, 2021November 8, 2022 by Shantigarbha

We work with people who believe that authentic communication is key in creating a more just and compassionate world. To this end, we welcome diversity of all kinds. Our trainings will bring you inner healing, improved relationships, and support to create the kind of world that you want to live in. Join us at one of our online or in-person events, learn at your own pace with our online Self-Led cou...
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Susan’s gift

Posted on September 25, 2018January 29, 2019 by Gesine Schrader

I want to leave you something, something better than words or sounds. Look for me in the people I’ve known or loved, and if you cannot give me away, at least let me live in your eyes and not in your mind. Merrit Malloy (Extract from a poem called Epitaph.) Grief is present in us for different reasons at the moment. On the 17th of this month, we lost an NVC friend called Susan. The above is part o...
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The Significance of Self-Empathy

Posted on April 18, 2018April 18, 2018 by Gesine Schrader

At the moment we’re running our 6-week Nonviolent Communication (NVC) courses here in Bristol. There are lots of things I enjoy about the courses. One example is what happens after I’ve introduced the Tree of Compassionate Connection. I use the Tree to share the idea of self-empathy as the first step to ground ourselves, to create an inner space, from which we are able listening with empathy. Part...
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