Communication Skills, Effective Communication
Effective communication and conflict resolution in relationships is the natural outgrowth of being in the intent to learn about loving ourselves and others. No matter how skillful we think we are in effective communication, when our intent is to control rather than learn, we will find ourselves locked into conflict and power struggles.

Daily Inspiration
When we operate from fear and a desire to control, we often bring about the rejection we want to avoid. Today, notice how attempting to control others - to get approval, time, sex, and so on - often creates resistance in others.
By Dr. Margaret Paul