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

Expressing our vulnerability can help resolve conflicts.

Punishment is the root of violence on our planet.

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

Whether I praise or criticize someone's action, I imply that I am their judge, that I'm engaged in rating them or what they have done.

Empathy is a respectful understanding of what others are experiencing. Instead of offering empathy, we often have a strong urge to give advice or reassurance and to explain our own position or feeling. Empathy, however, calls upon us to empty our mind and listen to others with our whole being.

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.