As we reach out to more and more partners, it's important to be consistent and remind ourselves that we are in this together, collaborating and working towards a better world. Therefore we adopt a non-violent, inclusive communication practice. Some key elements to this are:
- Acceptance: things are changing and we can't "control" them.
- Non-judgment: my worldview is incomplete and not the only (valid) worldview
- Empathy: We are all trying to figure it out in our own ways with our own powers and limitations
- Curiosity: A willingness to learn, adapt, and try new things
Some key concepts within Guides:
- Tension: the feeling that there is a gap between how things are and how they could be
- Gratitude: truly seeing people and practicing appreciation for them in our lives
- Reflection: Going beyond understanding to search for deeper meaning and truths
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