Nonviolent Communication is a way of keeping our consciousness tuned in moment by moment to that beauty within ourselves and others, and not saying anything that we think might in any way tarnish people's consciousness of their own beauty.

NVC is a reminder; to focus our attention where we are most likely to get our needs met.

Please do as I requested, only if you can do so with the joy of a little child feeding a hungry duck. Please do not do as I request if there is any taint of fear of punishment if you don't. Please do not do as I request to buy my love, that, is hoping that I will love you more if you do. Please do not do as I request if you will feel guilty if you don't. Please do not do as I request if you will feel shameful. And certainly do not do as I request out of any sense of duty or obligation.

Staying with empathy we allow speakers to touch deeper levels of themselves.

People heal from their pain when they have an authentic connection with another human being.

Expressing our vulnerability can help resolve conflicts.

Ask before offering advice or reassurance.