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Interpersonal Agreements

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To Communicate With Integrity
I agree to tell my truth, with compassion for myself and others, and to trust that others are doing the same.

To Listen With My Heart
I agree to listen respectfully to the communications of others and attune to their deepest meaning.

To Own My Feelings
I agree to take responsibility for my feelings and how I react to the words and actions of others. And I agree to express those feelings in a spirit of openness and compassion.

To Honor Each Person’s Process
I agree to acknowledge that everyone, including myself, is making the best possible choice or decision we are capable of at that moment.

To Express Appreciation
I agree to appreciate others and myself.

To Cooperate with Others
I agree to maintain a sense of cooperation and caring in my interactions with others.

To Honor Our Differences
I understand that goals are often the same even though methods for achieving them may differ.

To Be Aware of Conflict
I agree to look for the unresolved issues within me that create a disproportionate adverse reaction to another’s behavior.

To Resolve Conflicts Constructively
I agree to take problems and complaints to the person(s) with whom I can resolve them, at the earliest opportunity. I agree not to criticize or complain to someone who cannot do something about my complaint, and I will redirect others to do the same. I will not say behind someone’s back what I am not willing to say to their face.

To Maintain Harmony
I agree to take the time to establish rapport with others and then to reconnect with anyone with whom I feel out of harmony as soon as it is appropriate.

To Freely Participate
I agree to freely choose and re-choose to participate in the Heartwood Cohousing Community. It is my choice.

To Lighten Up!
I agree to allow fun and joy in my relationships, my work, and my life.

(Note: These Interpersonal Agreements are based in large part on those of Geneva Community.)


Revised 01/07/99
View a printable PDF of our Interpersonal Agreements here.
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  • ABOUT US
    • About Heartwood >
      • Our Story
      • Culture of Consensus
      • Newsletters
      • Heartwood in the News
      • Meet our Members
      • Our Land & Shared Amenities
      • Our Homes
      • How Heartwood Works
      • Demographics
    • About Phase 2 >
      • Phase 2 Homebuyer Commitment
      • Phase 2 FAQ
      • Vital Info for P2 Homebuyers
    • About Cohousing
    • About Southwest Colorado
    • Photo & Video Gallery >
      • People
      • Places
      • Activities
      • Yesteryear
      • Videos
    • FAQ
  • GETTING INVOLVED
    • Path to Membership
    • 4th Friday Happy Hour
    • Plan a Visit
  • What's Available
    • FOR RENT >
      • #14 - Rent
  • DOCUMENTS
    • Agreements
    • Guidelines
    • Resources
    • Decision Log
    • For New Members