Yes, compassionate connection, compassionate communication is really the umbrella of what's going on here—exploring embodied mediation through Nonviolent Communication.
And the key word is embodied.
Very often, it's not hard for something in us to be entertaining a lot of thinking—analyzing, contemplating, comparing, evaluating. And to some extent, that's probably necessary.
However, there are other ways of processing life. NVC invites a more embodied, relational approach.
So just pausing now... and if you want to close your eyes, feel free. Time to relax, to create a bit of space for you—your time.
Just dropping down, maybe to where your feet meet the ground. Earthing and grounding, sensing touch and contact.
Sensing the chair, or settee, or whatever surface your body is in contact with. Finding some rest here—perhaps resting briefly.
Inviting the body to begin to sense itself more fully—maybe sensing the clothing on your skin here and there: warm, soft, protecting, comforting, soothing, perhaps.
Sensing the space around you—maybe some sounds... beyond the four walls... beyond a canopy of leaves... into the vast gloom or dark night.
Into an infinity of diamonds and sapphires and rubies—stars, all keeping us company as we sit here together.
Taking a little time to sense within, from this grounded, whole, spacious sense of self.
Sensing something alive in you there. Something tender, something raw, something happy, spacious, or contracted—just making room for all of that.
With a sense of compassion and care, if you like—softness. Offering it a little acknowledgement. A tender holding, if you like.
And we know these feelings are telling us about met and unmet needs—for care, for love, for closeness, for space, for peace, for joy, for ease, for freedom, for play and fun, for healing and well-being.
For connection and friendship, for community, for learning and growth, for respect, authenticity, autonomy, and boundaries.
I'm not sure... healing... calmness...
Just sensing: what needs bring you here? What's the heart's longing in there?
What would make your life more wonderful? What would bring a freshness to your step?

Bringing a Freshness to your Step NVC attunement

Presence Deep Rest Meditations and Reflections inspired by Focusing, Mindfulness and Nonviolent communication Embodied Relational Presence training and personal coaching.  https://www.living-presence.co.uk/

Bringing a Freshness to your Step NVC attunement

Simon McKibbin Presence Meditations & Reflections