Every time I mess up is a chance to practice.

We can never make anyone do anything against their will without enormous consequences.

As radical as it may seem, it is possible to do things only out of play. I believe that to the degree that we engage moment by moment in the playfulness of enriching life- motivated solely by the desire for its enrichment- to that degree are we being compassionate with ourselves.

What others do may be the stimulus of our feelings, but never the cause.

At the root of every tantrum and power struggle are unmet needs.

In nonviolent communication, no matter what words others may use to express themselves, we simply listen for their observations, feelings, needs, and requests. Then we may wish to reflect back, paraphrasing what we have understood. We stay with empathy, allowing others the opportunity to fully express themselves before we turn our attention to solutions or requests for relief.

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