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How Relationships and Community Fulfill the Same Need for Connection

Phil and Maude Jun 21, 2026 Tagged with Community, Connection, Peaceful relationships
How Relationships and Community Fulfill the Same Need for Connection

PHIL: In this culture, there is a strong focus on the individual. It is your responsibility …

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Why Stillness and Attention are at the Core of Peaceful Relationships

Phil and Maude Jun 14, 2026 Tagged with Attention, Listening, Peaceful relationships
Why Stillness and Attention are at the Core of Peaceful Relationships

To pay attention, this is our endless and proper work. Mary Oliver PHIL: I’ve been meditating …

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How to Stop Playing the Blame Game and Actually Feel Peaceful

Phil and Maude Jun 7, 2026 Tagged with Blame
How to Stop Playing the Blame Game and Actually Feel Peaceful
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MAUDE: I experienced a close friend engaging in the blame game this last week, and it …

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How the Play Between Words and Feelings Affects Your Relationships

Phil May 17, 2026 Tagged with Language, Peaceful relationships
How the Play Between Words and Feelings Affects Your Relationships

PHIL: Besides writing with Maude, I also write independently on Substack. Maude is away on a …

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The Pleasures and Importance of Shared Experience in Your Relationships

Phil and Maude May 10, 2026 Tagged with Communication, Connection, Peaceful relationships
The Pleasures and Importance of Shared Experience in Your Relationships

MAUDE: Phil is always saying that “we are a social species, and connection is a deep …

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Are You Emotionally Present in Your Relationships or Just Not There?

Phil and Maude May 3, 2026 Tagged with Communication, Connection, Peaceful relationships
Are You Emotionally Present in Your Relationships or Just Not There?

MAUDE: Last night, as we were talking about what we want to write a post about, …

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How Radical Non-Interference Makes Our Relationship Feel So Peaceful

Phil and Maude Apr 26, 2026 Tagged with Connection, Individuality, Individuality and Relationship, Peaceful relationships
How Radical Non-Interference Makes Our Relationship Feel So Peaceful

MAUDE: I’m going to give you an update on the birthday plans I shared in July …

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How to Apply Your Intention Toward Peace in All Your Relationships

Phil and Maude Apr 19, 2026 Tagged with Intention, Peaceful relationships
How to Apply Your Intention Toward Peace in All Your Relationships

MAUDE: The road toward peace within all your relationships begins with your intention to have this …

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The Boombox Guy Taught Us a Secret To Peace In Relationships

Phil and Maude Apr 12, 2026 Tagged with Differences, Peaceful relationships, Similarities
The Boombox Guy Taught Us a Secret To Peace In Relationships

MAUDE: Phil and I were sharing our reactions to an event in the neighborhood that we …

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Your Relationship Expectations Make You Miss What’s Happening

Phil and Maude Apr 5, 2026 Tagged with Expectations, Peaceful relationships
Your Relationship Expectations Make You Miss What’s Happening

PHIL: In any relationship, there are expectations. I expect a sense of fairness, a recognition that …

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