Love itself is not an act of will, but sometimes I need the force of my volition to break with my habitual responses and pass along the love already here.

Many books on communication are strong on theory but impractical on application. Marshall Rosenberg's instant classic is the stand-out exception. It is clear and compelling in its logic and flat-out inspiring in its inviting exposition of usable techniques and strategies. If this book is read by enough people, the world will transform.

An argument is always about what has been made more important than the relationship.

A whole mind cannot create chaos. A conflicted mind can create nothing else.

If your reaction to your partner's fear-or any other form of distress- is disdain or irritation, you do not want oneness or even friendship with your partner at that moment.

Stands must be taken. If I am to respect myself I have to search myself for what I believe is right and take a stand on what I find. Otherwise, I have not gathered together what I have been given; I have not embraced what I have learned; I lack my own conviction.

It is enough that I am of value to somebody today.