Not getting our needs fulfilled is painful - but it's a sweet pain, not suffering, which is what comes from life-alienated thinking… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
The intention behind the protective use of force is to prevent injury, never to punish or to cause individuals to suffer, repent… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
People do not hear our pain when they believe they are at fault. — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
All violence is the result of people tricking themselves into believing that their pain derives from other people and that consequently those… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
If you have an image of someone cutting off a relationship, it's the cutting off that will lead to your suffering. If… — Marshall B. Rosenberg Copy Share Image
Two things distinguish nonviolent actions from violent actions. First, you don't see an enemy and second, your intention is not to make… — 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
