Comments on: Comment on Jake Eagle’s book: Speak Love Not War

By: Linda

Linda — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:55:25 +0000

Might seem a lofty goal, but using the approach described in an autobiographical format makes it seem possible. Jake takes us through his approach to living in peace with himself and others by way of his reconnection with his brother. Both are adults at the time, with Jake’s brother facing an irreversible medical condition. As they dialogue throughout the book, I came to see how language is more than simply a way to express fact, feelings, hopes, and dreams. Green Speak is going to have to grow on me as a term, but having now read many grounded examples of its use in Jake’s book, I think that the way is clear to pick up a nuance in language that will bring closeness and connection with others in my life and keep me more honest about who I am, what I need, and how I get it. I recommend this book to anyone who is exploring a more positive way to be here on Earth with more humanity and awareness than they might have had before. Linda Compton, SPHR, HR Director

By: Susan

Susan — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 17:51:17 +0000

I enjoyed Jake Eagle’s fresh approach, for a psychology book, with questions and answers in a dialogue format, explaining the philosophy behind Green Psychology, in a way that helps the lay person integrate the ideas one by one. I appreciated learning more about John and Joyce Weir, the founders of the approach.

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:46:48 +0000

The book, Speak Love Not War, is a conversation between Jake Eagle and his brother. This is an introduction to a philosophy and practice Jake Eagle calls, Green Psychology. I found the ideas refreshing and use the language skills in my life regularly. Using language this way allows me understanding of my responsibility and what I create in my life. Mostly, I stopped being a victim and empowered myself more deeply with the use of Green Psychology. I love having the book to refer to and have passed it on to several friends who also are deepening their experience of themselves through the learning they are discovering from reading this book. I highly recommend this book for anyone who is interested in raising their consciousness and empowering themselves.

By: Marilynn

Marilynn — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:49:31 +0000

Through a fast-paced dialogue, Jake addresses a number of significant questions and topics that we all encounter, such as the meaning of life, clarifying what is it that we value most, how to relate to others in a way that expresses who we really are and what we want. The questions he asks and the answers he offers challenge our psyche and inspire us to learn a new way of communicating. He offers a fresh perspective on healthier ways to relate to others. Many of us spend our lives recounting or listening to a daily victim story. By altering our language and perspective through Green Speak and the principles of Green Psychology, we can learn to tell a different version of the same story that empowers us. If peace is what I value in myself and in the world, then this book is an excellent tool for taking responsibility for oneself and transformational shift.

By: Viva

Viva — Sun, 05 Dec 2010 17:53:27 +0000

I enjoyed the narrative style of this book. It reveals the basics of Green Psychology and emphasizes human individualization. It inspired my personal growth and improved my communication skills, especially at work. Excellent photos, too.

By: Dixie

Dixie — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 17:52:52 +0000

I am half way through Green Psychology, and as someone else said, I was somewhat off-put by the title because I felt it was using “green sell” to promote something that isn’t green – until I began reading it! I hope others will take a look at what Jake provides in this book. I have never taken a course with Jake, have only begun to understand how green speak works through the book, and I can see how it can benefit all of us. It’s not a natural way to speak and will take practice. It’s opened my mind to a new way of looking at myself. I can hardly wait to share it with my friends who seek personal growth. The personal discussion between Jake and Tom, who, like me, did not understand green psychology, makes it easy to understand and put into practice. I highly recommend reading it!

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:44:36 +0000

What is it I want from reading a book? I want an experience, I want to know that the writer has given himself completely, I want to immerse myself and lose myself in the reading, and I want to change and expand myself as a result. Jake Eagle’s book “Speak Love Not War” certainly brought all that to this reader. I have Jake writing how he lives. I often think “self-help” books suggest a way of living that the author doesn’t truly invest in. Jake truly invests in Green Psychology and Green Speak and I have his relationships and life enriched as a result.

If we take full responsibility for ourselves, it starts with our words. I have the practice of Green Speak be a kinder and gentler approach. If we take responsibility for ourselves we can relate honestly with anyone and bring clarity to our interactions.

This is a wonderful book – one that you’ll want to read over and over again!

By: John

John — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 17:41:20 +0000

Speak Love Not War uniquely combines philosophy, psychology and a personal insight to the deep personal relationships we strive to achieve in a practical communication application. The author uses a conversation with his brother to clearly connect our relationships, the way we interact with the world and a useful tool for clear internal/external communication (green speak).
I found the book to be interesting, insightful and practical in my day to day communications.

By: Lars

Lars — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 17:50:22 +0000

I have transformed my life with the practice of Green Psychology (GP) and Green Speak (GS). I say practice, because GS is available to us in every moment we communicate or form ideas. If we are talking to another, thinking, or even dreaming, we can use GS to be in the present moment, empower ourselves, and respect others.

As an engineer and public speaker I have made my professional relationships more productive and rewarding. My personal relationships have become more respectful, honoring, creative, and passionate. As a yoga instructor I made subtle shifts in the way I use language and am rewarding myself so much, and my students are revealing profoundly deeper experiences of themselves.

I participated in 7 GP workshops (Labs) before reading the book. I see the book as a fabulous introduction to the principals of GP and practice of GS, I am sure many will find new and healthier ways to relate simply from reading the book, and I know from experience that the benefits of GP and GS deepen with immersion in a Lab experience.

The concepts presented in this book can be applied to any teaching. I have done this with many things I studied in the past, and have integrating the previous teachings more deeply, found and felt much more than I did without having the GP orientation. This happens because of how Green Speak (green thinking) supports an internal experience.

With hope that this material reaches many leaders and teachers of all sorts.

By: Mary E.

Mary E. — Sun, 28 Nov 2010 17:47:31 +0000

The first sentence of this book is a heart felt offer of a gift. A gift that offers an approach that will lead to a peaceful coexistence within oneself and with others that we relate to. Speak Love Not War beautifully delivers this gift through personal and radically honest conversations between Jake and his brother Tom.

The intimacy of the relationship between the brothers tugs at my heart and the depth and potential value of Green Psychology speaks to my soul. Through these conversations, and considerate use of language, Jake is able to create a clear method by which we can all enrich our relationships and free ourselves from self-created limitations and blame.