The Anatomy of Peace

It seems that the world is in turmoil.There are wars, uprisings, terrorists, tyranny...The list goes on and on. As a divorced person I also find myself in turmoil and conflict more often than I had before. I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to take two classes on mediation as part of my college education requirements. I definitely feel like Heavenly Father led me to these classes and has helped me see their relevancy in my life. The first class was focused on a course called "Crucial Conversations." I would highly recommend anyone taking this course. You can find it privately online here:
 http://www.vitalsmarts.com/products-solutions/crucial-conversations/

First let me tell you what a  crucial conversation is. It consists of 3 parts:

1. High Stakes

2. High Emotions

3. Differing Opinions

Divorced families face these things all too regularly. Wouldn't it be awesome if we all had better skills to handle these things more effectively?

This semester, as part of our required reading we took on the book:

This book is amazing and I would highly recommend it! It not only helps us to change our negative patterns, it invites change in others as well. One other great plug for this book is that it is not really a "self-help" book. It isn't structured that way. The book is a story. Things like this are much easier for me to read.

In my study of this book, I came across a blog wherein the author detailed her study and application of the principles taught in the book.

I think her posts are a great read and something to help get you thinking, or a way to help you to better understand the book.

The writer of this blog is incredibly hurt by her husband's firm stand on not having more children. She is hurt and at first feels he is mistreating her. Read how her thought process changes with the study of this book. 

Take  a minute to check it out. It is divided up into 4 separate posts. Here are their links:

Part One

 http://littlebitofthisalittlebitofthat.blogspot.com/2010/12/anatomy-of-peace-part-i.html

Part Two

 http://littlebitofthisalittlebitofthat.blogspot.com/2010/12/anatomy-of-peace-part-ii.html

Part Three

http://littlebitofthisalittlebitofthat.blogspot.com/2010/12/anatomy-of-peace-part-iii.html

Part Four

http://littlebitofthisalittlebitofthat.blogspot.com/2010/12/anatomy-of-peace-part-iv.html

-Barb