Category: Yves from Amsterdam
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Publishing Pause
Hi there, I’m taking a moment to inform you that things are mostly going according to plan. I’m teaching 1-2 times a week, I’m practicing conversations with people and I’m creating weekly videos as well. There is a group of about 13 people that are practicing with me. These are people that have done the…
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Support this community service
I give my conversations, classes, videos, books, cartoons, – well everything – away for free, as a community service. Because I like to live in a world where money is not an obstacle to get what you need. And because I receive so much by giving…so it feels weird to ask for money since I…
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Cartoon: I just want him to open up first
An oldie, but a goodie This cartoon I made with drawing help from a man in Malaysia, who works through the website Fiverr. This was the first ever cartoon that came to me. I was sitting in the kitchen of my then home in Boulder, Colorado. I had heard Brene Brown say earlier that week:…
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Strategy update: Fall/Winter 2021
I’m back! After a month of reflection in the beautiful greenness of Costa Rica, I’ve received a clearer vision for the coming six months. Here are two main additions to the strategy that I wrote down two months ago in this post. I’m offering a social serviceI have a strong desire to keep operating in…
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UPDATE: August to reflect and relax, back in September
Seemingly out of nowhere, my girlfriend, family members, and friends pitched in to fly me to Costa Rica, then to Boston, and then back to Amsterdam. I’m feeling grateful for this support and the opportunity to be with my girlfriend and her son in Costa Rica. After four weeks in Costa Rica, I’m going to…
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Project Update: Start Crowdfunding Facilitator Course
Today I’m celebrating the start of a crowdfunding campaign to get enough support for a 10-week facilitator course: www.eerstehulpbijgesprekken.nl What I’m particularly celebrating are two things. 1. Only do things that I have support for As I wrote in my strategy for the fall and winter, I want to be part of a team that…
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Video: “I don’t need help, I’m fine, don’t worry about it”
Another W.A.I.T. Why am I Talking video. Produced with the support of script editor Jeantilette, producer Evert, the people of de Verbroerderij and the person whose story I’m sharing. I feel grateful to you all.
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Cartoon: A very special workshop
This cartoon was made by Quirien, after an idea that came through me.
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Musing: How satisfied are you with punishment in your life?
I was listening to Nonviolence Radio and they were talking about restorative justice. This is another form of dealing with painful situations. Without punishment and through mutual learning and reconnecting. The example they shared on this radio show was from Dominic Barter, who facilitates these restorative circles. One time a kid had stolen a car from a cab…
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Video: When your friend is giving you unsolicited advice
Here’s the second ever W.A.I.T. Why Am I Talking video. With help from script editor Jeantilette, director and editor Evert and the people from de Verbroerderij for hosting us.