Day 5 – International Intensive Training (IIT) in Non Violent Communication (NVC) – 31St July 2014 Morning session started with an exploration of what NVC means to us. Robert Gonzales was the facilitator. I noticed dropping through layers of definition and meaning until suddenly I became aware that NVC was the place we arrived at when we unpacked our pain and our separation and our stories – a place or state of innocence, exquisite beauty, presence and deep love – happy and joyous - beautifully perfect. Robert asked us to remember a time when we shared NVC and it was very meaningful. I recalled a couple of times when course attendees managed to drop right down through the story and the issue to a place of real beauty. I recalled how enriching and beautiful I experienced that and I became aware that this retreat, so far, had been wordy and not so much deep connection for me. I became aware of the preciousness of this place for me and my longing to dwell in this place of love and exquisite beauty. I then started to question myself was I just sharing NVC because I loved it when people dropped into this place and I managed to feel and connect with them in this place. A couple of minutes later, it became clear that I was making my entry into this state dependant on other people going there and being able to meet me there. The distinct possibility of me being able to go to that place within myself and living from there arose. That seemed enormous to me and I had to breathe and ground and allow that realisation to land in me for several minutes. I could feel something trying to land in me. We partnered up and I asked for silent empathy and witnessing. I felt my energy expanding out and out and I felt it also flowing down through me – free, happy and full of joy and love. It was a wonderful experience and deeply move me. I thought I was finished but when we came back to share in bigger circle, I felt compelled to speak, even though the energy was still flowing and I was unsure if I could talk. A voice inside told me to speak. After I shared, the feelings of love, peace, joy and expansion grew more intense and started with a lot of beautiful energy around my head and found its way down over the next few minutes, shaking through the core of my being and down into my hands and legs and they were shaking. It was accompanied by feelings of intense peace, love and joy. It took maybe 20 minutes before I could stand. The intensity of the feelings have passed and I am wondering ‘what now’ but know that life has changed somewhat – who I am and how I show up will never be quite the same again. Sharing, as prompted, in gratitude, appreciation and love. Thank you to the group and to Robert Gonzales in particular - it takes a spark to start a fire ! I want to be that spark for others aliveness and passion. Maybe now I am, It seems to be contagious :-) XX
Posted on: Thu, 31 Jul 2014 14:17:44 +0000
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