I try never to hear what another person thinks of me. I enjoy life a lot more when I spend as little time as possible hearing or thinking about what other people think about me. I go to the needs behind the thoughts. Then I'm in a different world.

Our ability to offer empathy can allow us to stay vulnerable, defuse potential violence, help us hear the word 'no' without taking it as a rejection, revive lifeless conversation, and even hear the feelings and needs expressed through silence.

NVC gives us tools and understanding to create a more peaceful state of mind.

When we are in contact with our feelings and needs, we humans no longer make good slaves and underlings.

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

I never have to worry about another person's response, only how I react to what they say.

Use anger as a wake-up call to unmet needs.