Expressing our vulnerability can help resolve conflicts.

Anger, depression, guilt, and shame are the product of the thinking that is at the base of violence on our planet.

As NVC replaces our old patterns of defending, withdrawing or attacking in the face of judgment and criticism. We come to perceive ourselves and others, as well as our intentions and relationships, in a new light. Resistance, defensiveness, and violent reactions are minimized.

Unless we as social change agents come from a certain spirituality, we're likely to create more harm than good.

I try never to hear what another person thinks of me. I enjoy life a lot more when I spend as little time as possible hearing or thinking about what other people think about me. I go to the needs behind the thoughts. Then I'm in a different world.

Anger can be a wonderful wake up call to help you understand what you need and what you value.

I don't think you can have an authentic connection when one person is diagnosing the other.