Blaming and punishing others are superficial expressions of anger.

Miracles can happen when we can keep our consciousness away from analyzing and classifying one another.

Empathy is a respectful understanding of what others are experiencing.

Our goal is to create a quality of empathic connection that allows everyone's needs to be met.

As NVC replaces our old patterns of defending, withdrawing or attacking in the face of judgment and criticism. We come to perceive ourselves and others, as well as our intentions and relationships, in a new light. Resistance, defensiveness, and violent reactions are minimized.

Imagine connecting with the human spirit in each person in any situation at any time. Imagine interacting with others in a way that allows everyone's need to be equally valued. Imagine creating organizations and life-serving systems responsive to our needs and the needs of our environment.

The punitive use of force tends to generate hostility and to reinforce resistance to the very behavior we are seeking.