Use the words "I feel because I" to remind us that what we feel it isn't because of what the other person did, but because of a choice I've made.

The objective of Nonviolent Communication is not to change people and their behavior in order to get our way: it is to establish relationships based on honesty and empathy, which will eventually fulfill everyone's needs.

Don't hate the circumstance, you may miss the blessing

If we wish to express anger fully, the first step is to divorce the other person from any responsibility for our anger.

What all the basic religions are saying is this: Don't do anything that isn't play.

Get very clear about the kind of world we would like and then start living that way.

Understanding the other persons' needs does not mean you have to give up on your own needs.