Do not rub your eyes after chopping a bunch of green chilli peppers. For me, this learning opportunity took place at a recent cooking class and cultural event that I attended, hosted by the Hindu faith community. Not only did I learn a better way to work with chillies (rub your hands with cooking oil […]
Agricultural creativity and the mediators craft
February 19, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
My earliest years were spent on a farm. My dad was a farmer. In their own way, farmers are experts in relationships and sustainability. And so when I read a blog post last week on agriculture and creativity, penned by the renowned writer (and blogger, too!), Paulo Coelho, immediately my mind resurfaced strong feelings for […]
If then else: The computer programmer's approach to mediating conflict
February 15, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
How our brain works cannot easily be mapped into a computer. Ironically, the workings of a computer can be applied to our daily thought and practice, and lead to re-wiring of our brains. One of my earlier careers was as computer programmer, coding IBM software applications. If there was one programming technique I used more […]
12 Working-with-technology practices that will make you a better virtual facilitator
February 8, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Taking what you’re good at doing in-person and doing the same thing in the virtual world can be a challenge. Over the last few months I’ve facilitated many online meetings, both as a project facilitator and mediator. After each session, I usually journal what worked and/or what I have to work on, for being better […]
Our relationship is not just about you and me
February 5, 2012 by · Leave a Comment
Sometimes we forget that we are part of something bigger. This can happen anytime. When we are in conflict, we tend to focus on the person we are in conflict with. There is something more, though, that speaks to our relationship. Our relationship Our relationship is not only about you and me. It’s also about […]
