Learning is too precious to be motivated by coercive tactics.

We need to receive empathy to give empathy.

It's really a spiritual practice that I am trying to show as a way of life.

Our goal is to create a quality of empathic connection that allows everyone's needs to be met.

Intellectual understanding blocks empathy.

In nonviolent communication, no matter what words others may use to express themselves, we simply listen for their observations, feelings, needs, and requests. Then we may wish to reflect back, paraphrasing what we have understood. We stay with empathy, allowing others the opportunity to fully express themselves before we turn our attention to solutions or requests for relief.

Every time I mess up is a chance to practice.