What bores the listener bores the speaker too.

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.

It's harder to empathize with those who appear to possess more power, status, or resources.

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

When we listen for their feelings and needs, we no longer see people as monsters.

NVC helps us connect with each other and ourselves in a way that allows our natural compassion to flourish.

When we fear punishment, we focus on consequences, not on our own values.