Punishment is the root of violence on our planet.

Social change involves helping people see new options for making life wonderful that are less costly to get needs met.

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.

Anger is a signal that you're distracted by judgmental or punitive thinking, and that some precious need of yours is being ignored.

When I recognize I've got anger, then I realize it's because I have a need that's not being met.

As radical as it may seem, it is possible to do things only out of play. I believe that to the degree that we engage moment by moment in the playfulness of enriching life- motivated solely by the desire for its enrichment- to that degree are we being compassionate with ourselves.

NVC self-forgiveness: connecting with the need we were trying to meet when we took the action that we now regret.