Natural Giving: Anything we do in life which is not out of that energy, we pay for and everybody else pays for. Anything we do to avoid punishment, everybody pays for. Everything we do for a reward, everybody pays for. Everything we do to make people like us, everybody pays for. Everything we do out of guilt, shame, duty, or obligation, everybody pays for.

What all the basic religions are saying is this: Don't do anything that isn't play.

Empathy is a respectful understanding of what others are experiencing.

You're going to lose it when you follow the world "feel" with the words "because I think". Any time you are thinking, your chance of getting what you need is greatly decreased, especially when you follow the word "think" with the word "you". I predict you won't only not get heard, but I predict a defensive aggressive reaction.

Depression is the reward we get for being 'good'.

When I am angry I have a judgment and an unmet need.

When people hear needs, it provokes compassion. When people hear diagnoses, it provokes defensiveness and attack.