Stephen Gilligan Professions : Author Born : December 26, 1954 Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Stephen Gilligan When deciding what to do next, we can always ask: Does this thought, emotion, or behavior bring me closer to or take me further away from my center? Stephen Gilligan deciding-what-to-do next doe The aikido term ma ai, which means "space harmony" ("ai" is Chinese for "love," and it translates into Japanese as harmonious connection) refers to the optimal distance point, where you're close enough to connect well and far enough to enjoy your own space. Stephen Gilligan distance space mean When a person reports a feeling, it's a comment on our relationship. Stephen Gilligan our-relationship comment feelings Similar Authors F. E. Marsh author Iimani David author Beatrice Faust author Isabella Macdonald Alden author Isabella Beeton author Alan AtKisson author All Authors