Never hear what somebody thinks about you, you'll live longer. Hear that they're in pain. Don't hear their analysis.

You're going to lose it when you follow the world "feel" with the words "because I think". Any time you are thinking, your chance of getting what you need is greatly decreased, especially when you follow the word "think" with the word "you". I predict you won't only not get heard, but I predict a defensive aggressive reaction.

When you are in a jackal environment, never give them the power to submit or rebel. We want to teach this to children very early: Never lose track that you are always free to choose. Don't allow institutions to determine what you do.

Violence comes from the belief that other people cause our pain and therefore deserve punishment.

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

A respectful understanding of another's experience.

Empathy allows us to re-perceive our world in a new way and move forward.