How I choose to look at any situation will greatly affect whether I have the power to change it or make matters worse.

Nonviolent Communication is a way of keeping our consciousness tuned in moment by moment to that beauty within ourselves and others, and not saying anything that we think might in any way tarnish people's consciousness of their own beauty.

Learning is too precious to be motivated by coercive tactics.

We want to take action out of the desire to contribute to life rather than out of fear, guilt, shame, or obligation.

NVC is founded on language and communication skills that strengthen our ability to remain human, even under trying conditions.

Our ability to offer empathy can allow us to stay vulnerable, defuse potential violence, help us hear the word 'no' without taking it as a rejection, revive lifeless conversation, and even hear the feelings and needs expressed through silence.

A second even more obvious sign is that the person will stop talking. If we are uncertain as to whether we have stayed long enough in the process, we can always ask, "Is there more that you wanted to say"?