Often, instead of offering empathy, we have a strong urge to give advice or reassurance and to explain our own position or… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
When we listen for feelings and needs - we can see that people who seem like monsters are simply human beings whose… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
What others do may be the stimulus of our feelings, but never the cause. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
To be able to hear our own feelings and needs and to empathize with them can free us from depression. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
In NVC, no matter what words others may use to express themselves, we simply listen for their observations, feelings, needs, and requests. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
When we listen for their feelings and needs, we no longer see people as monsters. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
The best way I can get understanding from another person is to give this person the understanding, too. If I want them… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Never connect yourself with the other person's pain. Just hear their need. Leave yourself out of the other person's feelings and needs. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
I recommend allowing others the opportunity to fully express themselves before turning our attention to solutions or requests for relief. When we… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Have you ever been surfing? Imagine you're on your surfboard now, waiting for the big one to come. Get ready to get… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
NVC enhances inner communication by helping us translate negative internal messages into feelings and needs. Our ability to distinguish our own feelings… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Peace requires something far more difficult than revenge or merely turning the other cheek; it requires empathizing with the fears and unmet… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
If you are a jackal, you will try to reassure. Jackals try to fix people in pain. They can't stand pain, but… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Empathy is a respectful understanding of what others are experiencing. Instead of offering empathy, we often have a strong urge to give… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Our ability to offer empathy can allow us to stay vulnerable, defuse potential violence, help us hear the word 'no' without taking… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
When we hear the other person's feelings and needs, we recognize our common humanity. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Self-empathy in NVC means checking in with your own feelings and needs. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
As soon as you say, "are you feeling X because I ..." Then the Jackal starts to salivate because he can educate… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
In nonviolent communication, no matter what words others may use to express themselves, we simply listen for their observations, feelings, needs, and… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Empathize with silence by listening for the feelings and needs behind it. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
When we are in contact with our feelings and needs, we humans no longer make good slaves and underlings. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Most of us grew up speaking a language that encourages us to label, compare, demand, and pronounce judgments rather than to be… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Keep in mind that other people's actions can never 'make' you feel any certain way. Feelings are your warning indicators. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
To do this, you can bring in nothing from the past. So the more psychology you've studied, the harder it will be… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Understanding the other persons' needs does not mean you have to give up on your own needs. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Plans to exact retribution are never going to make us safer. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
NVC gives us tools and understanding to create a more peaceful state of mind. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
What I want in my life is compassion a flow between myself and others based on mutual giving from the heart. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Analyses of others are actually expressions of our own needs and values — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Staying with empathy we allow speakers to touch deeper levels of themselves. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Often, instead of offering empathy, we have a strong urge to give advice or reassurance and to explain our own position or feeling. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
NVC is founded on language and communication skills that strengthen our ability to remain human, even under trying conditions. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
If you think ahead to what to say next - like how to fix it or make the person feel better - BOOM! Off… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
