Entries by Dr. Todd Stone

Kid Rule #1

Don’t Tell Me NO.  Tell Me How I Can! Water Controls Fire Water is soft, flexible, wet, cool.  Fire is hot, bouncy, fiery, defensive, passionate. Water controls fire.  But too much water puts out the fire.   Mother Earth guides water with her banks and water chooses the path of least resistance.  Kid Rule #1: Don’t […]

Non-Violent Communication

Nonviolent Communication Clear Expression Without Conflict Nonviolent Communication (NVC) is a practical way to speak honestly without blame, attack, or collapse. At its core, it is not about being “nice” or avoiding conflict — it is about staying connected to yourself while communicating clearly with others. NVC starts from a simple assumption:when people feel safe, […]

The Energy of Acquiring

The Five Energy Needs The Five Elements Philosophy is an observation of natural rhythms, cycles and energy flow. It is called the five ELEMENTs because it begins with the basic essences of nature, fire, earth, metal (mineral), water, and wood. A basic nature observation is the shift of seasons. Fire is associated with summer, earth […]