These teachers and their writings have been deeply influential in the development of the simplify. balance. grow. approach. I hope you find them enriching as well.
Dr. Marshall Rosenberg
Nonviolent Communication (or NVC) is a re-envisioning of how we use language developed by Dr. Rosenberg. It centers around empathetically listening for the underlying needs of others as well as honestly expressing our own needs.
Recommended works:
Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life
Thich Nhat Hanh
The teachings and writings of Thich Nhat Hanh, particularly those on the practice of mindfulness, have been deeply influential in my understanding of how we may become more compassionately present with ourselves as well as others.
Recommended works:
Peace in Every Step: The Path of Mindfulness in Everday Life
Living Buddha, Living Christ
Henri Nouwen
The need for intimacy, relationship, and community resonates throughout Henri Nouwen's many written works. His reflections upon our interconnectedness, and his emphasis on peace and love through being and presence are central to my approach.
Recommended works:
Intimacy
Our Greatest Gift: A Meditation on Dying and Caring
The Road to Daybreak: A Spiritual Journey