Fear of corporal punishment obscures children's awareness of the compassion underlying the parent's demands.

We need empathy to give empathy.

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

It's harder to empathize with those who appear to possess more power, status, or resources.

Always hear the 'Yes' in the 'No'.

NVC self-forgiveness: connecting with the need we were trying to meet when we took the action that we now regret.

Empathy is a respectful understanding of what others are experiencing. Instead of offering empathy, we often have a strong urge to give advice or reassurance and to explain our own position or feeling. Empathy, however, calls upon us to empty our mind and listen to others with our whole being.