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

Behind intimidating messages are simply people appealing to us to meet their needs.

Any time you throw pain at a Jackal without a clear present request, within a millisecond he'll jump in.

Compliments and praise, for their part, are tragic expressions of fulfilled needs

We want people to change because they see better ways of meeting their needs at less cost, not because of fear that we're going to punish them, or 'guilt' them if they don't. This applies to ourselves as well.

We use NVC to evaluate ourselves in ways that engender growth rather than self-hatred.

NVC is founded on language and communication skills that strengthen our ability to remain human, even under trying conditions.