My need is for safety, fun and to have distribution of resources, a sustainable life on the planet. NVC is a strategy that serves me to meet these needs.

As long as I think I 'should' do it, I'll resist it, even if I want very much to do it.

I recommend allowing others the opportunity to fully express themselves before turning our attention to solutions or requests for relief. When we proceed too quickly to what people might be requesting, we may not convey our genuine interest in their feelings and needs; instead, they may get the impression that we're in a hurry to either be free of them or to fix their problem. Furthermore, an initial message is often like the tip of an iceberg; it may be followed by yet unexpressed, but related - and often more powerful - feelings.

The spirituality that we need to develop for social change is one that mobilizes us for social change.

When our communication supports compassionate giving and receiving, happiness replaces violence and grieving.

Never give advice to your children unless you have it in writing and notarized.

Upset? Ask yourself what this person does that is a trigger for judging them?