Empathy: Emptying our mind and listening with our whole being
We need empathy to give empathy.
While we may not consider the way we talk to be 'violent,' our words often lead to hurt and pain, whether for others or for ourselves.
People don't make us angry, how we think makes us angry.
When we are in contact with our feelings and needs, we humans no longer make good slaves and underlings.
NVC is interested in learning that is motivated by reverence for life, by a desire to learn skills, to contribute better to our own well-being and the well-being of others.