Empathy before education.
What all the basic religions are saying is this: Don't do anything that isn't play.
When we judge others we contribute to violence.
Empathy allows us to re-perceive our world in a new way and move forward.
NVC enhances inner communication by helping us translate negative internal messages into feelings and needs. Our ability to distinguish our own feelings and needs and to empathize with them can free us from depression.
We need empathy to give empathy. When we sense ourselves being defensive or unable to empathize, we need to (a) stop, breathe, give ourselves empathy, (b) scream nonviolently, or (c) take time out.