There are the two main reasons we don't get our needs met. First, we don't know how to express our needs to begin with and second if we do, we forget to put a clear request after it, or we use vague words like appreciate, listen, recognize, know, be real, and stuff like that.

The key to fostering connection in the face of a 'no' is always hearing 'yes' to something else.

A need is life seeking expression within us.

It's really a spiritual practice that I am trying to show as a way of life.

My need is for safety, fun and to have distribution of resources, a sustainable life on the planet. NVC is a strategy that serves me to meet these needs.

You don't have to be brilliant. It's enough to become progressively less stupid.

Punishment is the root of violence on our planet.