Written by Rev. Mark Schlessman
The Spiritual Connection Corner is my attempt to transition the given Biblical Texts into the language of Empathic Communication. Empathic communication is based on the premise that non-violent language is a language of life, a giving from the heart as one person connects with another in sharing feelings and needs in a manner where everyone’s needs may be met. My history with the Biblical texts reveal a language of violence. This may be shocking for you to read but I believe it to be true. A crucial aspect of empathic communication is that everyone is doing the best they can do, this applies also to the Biblical writers. In their writings we are able to see the feelings and needs that all humanity share – hope, fear, anger, love, community, etc. At times these feelings and needs are hidden due the inability to communicate what the author is truly feeling and needing.
I will take these passages and comment on the feelings and needs of the author and then produce the passages in empathic language. I am not attempting to place the author or the history of the text in negative light, rather I desire to give light to the text in a manner that will allow more understanding and contribution to those who read it. Mark
“When we hear the other person’s feelings and needs, we recognize our common humanity”
Marshall Rosenberg
Celebration
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Scary Honesty – Or the Truth Shall Set You Free!
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Enemy Image
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Plenty
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The Lost Sheep
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The Parable of the Net
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Philippians 4:6, 7
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The Lost Sheep
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The Lord’s Prayer in Empathic Language
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Taking Notice
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