Behavior Quote by Marshall B. Rosenberg

“The most dangerous of all behaviors may consist of doing things 'because we're supposed to.”

Marshall B. Rosenberg

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When you need empathy, you cannot give empathy.

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Understanding the other persons' needs does not mean you have to give up on your own needs.

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Plans to exact retribution are never going to make us safer.

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NVC gives us tools and understanding to create a more peaceful state of mind.

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What I want in my life is compassion a flow between myself and others based on mutual giving from the heart.

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Analyses of others are actually expressions of our own needs and values

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Staying with empathy we allow speakers to touch deeper levels of themselves.

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Punishment is the root of violence on our planet.

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Often, instead of offering empathy, we have a strong urge to give advice or reassurance and to explain our own position or feeling.

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NVC is founded on language and communication skills that strengthen our ability to remain human, even under trying conditions.

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Ask before offering advice or reassurance.

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If you think ahead to what to say next - like how to fix it or make the person feel better - BOOM! Off…

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