Conflict provides an opportunity for a deeper connection. Most of us are not taught this. We are taught that conflict is scary and to be avoided. We might have learnt from our family of origin that conflict results in physical …
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![The best cure for loneliness is not more frequent interactions. It’s more meaningful interaction. Many people enjoy solitude. We can spend up to 75% of our time alone without feeling isolated. What matters most for well-being is the quality of connections, not the quantity. Adam Grant](https://jennynurick-wp-media-us-east.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/20-06_24_Lonliness-650x650.jpg)
Loneliness
I’m a natural introvert. For me, that means that I enjoy time to myself. When I feel tired, my natural inclination is to rest and spend time alone. This allows me to focus on and nurture myself. I don’t have …
![Relationships are built, not found. A conscious relationship is a co-creation that requires you to notice your reactions and be curious, to learn your partner, to make mistakes, and to ask for forgiveness. Relationships need to be nurtured with your time, energy, and care.](https://jennynurick-wp-media-us-east.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/1-5-650x650.jpg)
Relationships Are Built, Not Found.
Intimacy is not measured on a consistent upward continuum. Instead, it is a wiggly upward line. Naturally, there are times in your relationship when you feel more or less connected. More connected – on a date night, with time and …
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Don’t Offer Advice to Someone Who Needs A Hug
When we offer advice, we are staying in our left brain. That’s the rational, logical part of our extraordinary brain. We need this part to manage time, get practical things done, complete tasks, and so much more. When we offer …
![Safety is not the absence of threat, it is the presence of connection. Dr Gabor Mate](https://jennynurick-wp-media-us-east.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/22_08_23_Gabor-650x650.jpg)
A Beautiful Quote From Gabor Maté
When safety is threatened, and we are connected with others, we are more able to deal with the threat. From an IFS perspective, when we are connected to Self (similar to the soul or Higher Self), our other parts will …
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The Five Components of Compassion
wonder what might stop you from connecting with another person’s suffering? Is it the thought that you will be dragged into their suffering? Is it fear that you will be agreeing with them on some level? Is it fear of …