Welcome here!
If you are reading this, you might crave to be around people that make you feel heard and seen, with which you can just be yourself.
But how? There are a few essential ingredients needed to build these kind of relationships and knowing
how to communicate with others is one of them.
Talking in a way that builds emotional intimacy goes beyond words...
Just learning scripts and tools about what to say won't quite hit the mark. Why? Because building emotional intimacy while talking with each other requires certain inner work that has to be addressed first.
How can you set healthy boundaries if it's not yet clear what feels good for you and what you actually need? How can others show up for you, if you're not open to be vulnerable and share with them the uncomfortable feelings? How can you listen and receive another when you're not fully there while they speak?
To address these "how's" I use 3 pillars (also found in the "Heart Circles" work of my dear mentor Tej Steiner) that support a heart-centered communication:
Presence
Being present creates the space for real listening and for making the other person feel that you understand where they are coming from.
To share your feelings, you must first bring them into the light of your consciousness. For doing this it's also important to be grounded and aware of how your body responds to what's going on.
Clarity
If you want to name your desires and needs, they have to be clear first for you. If you want to set boundaries, you need to be in touch with your inner "yes" and "no", to get clear about what you are willing to allow, from who, when and how much.
Vulnerability
Being connected with others implies that you allow yourself to be seen and that you are open to share with them your inner world,
including uncomfortable feelings, taboo desires and judgements.
Sacred Technologies for Heart-Centered Communication
For Individuals
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Heart-Centered Communication Tools
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Active Listening Practices
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How to Give an Receive Feedback
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How to Set Healthy Boundaries
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How to Express Needs and Desires
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How to Navigate Conflicts
For Couples
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Heart-Centered Communication Tools
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Recognizing Emotional Disconnection
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Deep Listening & Emotional Attunement
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How to Make Each Other Feel Heard and Valued
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Addressing Unspoken Expectations
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Navigating Difficult Conversations
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Healing Resentments
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Bringing Back the Magic and Desire
Right now you might sound like this
I’m caught in the habit of people-pleasing
I feel emotionally disconnected from my partner
I’m afraid of dealing with conflicts
I feel guilty for saying "no"
I shut down in important conversations
I’ve lost trust in my intuition
I don't know how to express my anger
I struggle having healthy relationships
This is where you'll be after our journey together
I know when and how to say 'no' and feel good about it
I feel safe to speak my truth, even in difficult moments
I communicate clearly and with compassion, even in tough conversations
I am in touch with my body and my intuition
I feel seen, valued, and connected in my relationships
My partner and I now communicate effortlessly and feel each other on a whole new level
I trust myself and navigate relationships with ease
About tools and techniques...
There are certain ways to navigate conflicts, to address what bothers you, to talk with an open heart and to know how to respond when someone is opening their heart back to you. We'll go trough these techniques step by step while building the 3 pillars. They will become your second nature once you start practicing being present, clear and vulnerable.
I like to use
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Somatic Tracking: Tuning into how emotions are stored in the body to feel and release them.
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Shadow Work & Parts Work: Exploring the different "parts" of yourself to harmonize internal conflicts.
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Embodiment Practices: Grounding exercises that help you stay present in your body and emotions.
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Breathwork: Using the breath to access deeper emotional states and calm the nervous system.
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Rituals: Creating daily or weekly rituals that reinforce emotional integration and connection.
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Polarity and Intimacy Exercises: Rebalancing masculine and feminine energies to restore passion and closeness.