A need is life seeking expression within us.

We can never make anyone do anything against their will without enormous consequences.

Empathy: Emptying our mind and listening with our whole being

Unless we as social change agents come from a certain spirituality, we're likely to create more harm than good.

Empathy is a respectful understanding of what others are experiencing.

Anger, depression, guilt, and shame are the product of the thinking that is at the base of violence on our planet.

In NVC, no matter what words others may use to express themselves, we simply listen for their observations, feelings, needs, and requests.