Author Archives: Cinnie Noble
Why Bother Criticizing?
When we are in conflict it is common to criticize the other person – blaming her or him for things said or done (or not said or done). In our blaming we might name-call, put them down, ignore them, be … Continue reading
Being Good To Ourselves When In Conflict
Interpersonal conflict is often deflating. Our egos, self-esteem, confidence, mood and other parts of us can all be negatively influenced when we are in dispute. Who the other person is, the subject matter, what she or he said or didn’t … Continue reading
The Cracks Are Where The Light Gets In
You may know the song “Anthem” by Leonard Cohen, in which he sings the words: “There is a crack, a crack in everything. That’s how the light gets in.” I like this song and the idea of light shining through … Continue reading
A “Rightly Timed Pause”
“The right word may be effective but no word was ever as effective as a rightly timed pause.” Mark Twain I like this quote a lot. It is a reminder to me that we are “at choice” when it comes … Continue reading
What I Learned About Conflict From Cheetahs
This blog is a little different from my previous ones, since I’d like to share a story based on my travels to Africa. (Many thanks to www.mediate.com who also published this article.) by Cinnie Noble, from Otjiwarongo, Namibia (Cheetah … Continue reading
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