Five words that are important in Community Building

Five words that are important in Community Building

2021/12/23

I participated in a facilitation training not so long ago. It has been wonderful. Here are five themes we did not have time to discuss.

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Things I have learnt about facilitation and CB at the facilitation training

Things I have learnt about facilitation and CB at the facilitation training

2021/12/03

I have already been to a number of Community Building events. I have often felt that something was missing. That something was not quite right. I have finally been able to understand the process much better.

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Is 'positive thinking' keeping you stuck?

Is 'positive thinking' keeping you stuck?

2021/09/28

Are you trying to be positive? It can be good but it can also keep you stuck. Sometimes it is just better to let go, and start anew.

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The two operation modes of our souls

The two operation modes of our souls

2021/07/29

The success mode and the fruit-bearing mode of our souls. What the differences are, and what roles these play in a community building event.

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Thoughts on the differences between judging and discerning

Thoughts on the differences between judging and discerning

2021/07/01

Have you had arguments about whether you are judgmental or not in a certain situation while you had good reasons to say "no" and exclude someone? Maybe you were just discerning well. 

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The role of questions in Community Building

The role of questions in Community Building

2021/06/25

You have probably been educated and trained in the value of questions and how to use them to connect with others. The process work we do in a community building circle, however, put questions in a different role, since questions can be counterproductive in our attempt to connect on a deeper level.

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My first two experiences with Community Building and my journey into thankfulness

My first two experiences with Community Building and my journey into thankfulness

2021/06/17

After having read the book, and planning and postponing to try it out, I finally went to my first Community Building Workshop. The thing did not go as expected, however my life still changed in unexpected ways.

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Community by Crisis vs. Community by Design

Community by Crisis vs. Community by Design

2021/05/25

Let it be a hurricane, a terrorist attack or a life-threatening combat situation a crisis can create a sense of togetherness, a sense of brotherhood. The question arises: could such a deep sense of community be created deliberately in an everyday situation? What does it take? And what are the differences between the two situations?

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Thoughts on The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader

Thoughts on The 21 Indispensable Qualities of a Leader

2021/05/04

When I first read this book of Mr. Maxwell, I thought it would be impossible to have all these qualities. Then I discovered something...

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Love and Freedom

Love and Freedom

2021/04/28

We need the love and support of others to grow. But we also need room for our own decisions (freedom) to be able to bring out the best in ourselves and for self-actualization.

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Understanding – an important word for connecting and growing

Understanding – an important word for connecting and growing

2021/04/10

We can handle better what we understand. However just knowing someone or something does not necessarily mean we also understand the person or the thing. 

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Consensus: an indispensable skill to have for a lasting and fulfilling marriage

Consensus: an indispensable skill to have for a lasting and fulfilling marriage

2021/04/07

The only way to avoid fights and losing your love for each other is to make all your decisions together. Reaching mutually satisfying agreements is what consensus is about.

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The one thing I know better than John C. Maxwell

The one thing I know better than John C. Maxwell

2021/04/06

Growing up in a functional family can be a great advantage. The only flip side of it is, that one can relate to, understand and help those who were not so fortunate, less.

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