Miracles can happen when we can keep our consciousness away from analyzing and classifying one another.

Don't hate the circumstance, you may miss the blessing

When we listen for feelings and needs - we can see that people who seem like monsters are simply human beings whose language and behavior sometimes keep us from seeing their humanness.

It may be most difficult to empathize with those we are closest to.

If I'm using Nonviolent Communication I never, never, never hear what somebody thinks about me. Never hear what somebody thinks about you, you'll live longer. You'll enjoy life more. Hear the truth. The truth is that when somebody's telling you what's wrong with you, the truth is they have a need that isn't getting met. Hear that they're in pain. Don't hear the analysis.

When we fear punishment, we focus on consequences, not on our own values.

To be able to hear our own feelings and needs and to empathize with them can free us from depression.