Beginning Anew: Four Steps to Restoring Communication

A practical guide on how to clear up misunderstandings, communicate more honestly and openly, and heal relationships--with an introduction by Thich Nhat Hanh

When we're upset with someone, we're often afraid to say anything. We tell ourselves, "Oh, it's just a small matter; it's not important." But the accumulation of many small issues can create an explosive situation, and can even cause relationships to break. Beginning Anew gives us a way to address problems when they're small, so we can understand each other's words, actions, and intentions.

Author Sister Ch n Kh ng guides readers through conscious breathing, loving speech, and compassionate listening, all designed to help us see people and situations more clearly and allow our perceptions to better reflect reality. After a few minutes of quiet and mindful reflection, each person within the group speaks without being interrupted, moving through the four important steps:

1) Express appreciation of the other person. This is something we may forget to do in our busy lives and can lead the people around us to feel taken for granted.

2) Express regrets. This is something we often put off doing, but the clear expression of misgivings and regrets gives practitioners the chance to clear the air and directly address any problems in the relationship.

3-4) Express anger or difficulties and check in with each other to be sure everyone was understood.

Featuring inspiring client success stories, Beginning Anew provides a roadmap for anyone looking to keep communication open and resolve conflicts. When practiced regularly, it will bring deeper understanding and harmony to any relationship.

Author: Chan Khong
Publisher: Parallax Press
Published: 01/06/2015
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 6.40h x 4.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781937006815

About the Author
Sister Chân Không is the author of Learning True Love and Deep Relaxation. She is a Buddhist nun who has students and readers around the world. Born in a village on the Mekong River Delta in 1938, she has devoted her life to the development and practice of nonviolence grounded in the Buddhist precepts of non-killing and compassionate action. At the age of 21 she became part of the community of Zen Master Thich Nhat Hanh. She lives at his monastery in Plum Village, France.

Thich Nhat Hanh is one of the best-known Zen Buddhist teachers in the world today. His best-selling books include Happiness and Peace Is Every Step. He lives in Plum Village, in southwest France, where he gardens, writes, and teaches the art of mindful living.


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