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Get very clear about the kind of world we would like and then start living that way.

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Punishment is the root of violence on our planet.
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A need is life seeking expression within us.
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When I am angry I have a judgment and an unmet need.
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Our goal is to create a quality of empathic connection that allows everyone's needs to be met.
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Avoid 'shoulding' on others and yourself!
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We can never make anyone do anything against their will without enormous consequences.
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In a Giraffe institution, the head nurse job would be to serve the nurses, not to control them. Teachers are there to serve the students, not control them.
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When we are in contact with our feelings and needs, we humans no longer make good slaves and underlings.
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All that has been integrated into NVC has been known for centuries about consciousness, language, communication skills, and use of power that enable us to maintain a perspective of empathy for ourselves and others, even under trying conditions.
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Remember that whatever anyone does, it is an effort to meet a need.
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All violence is the result of people tricking themselves into believing that their pain derives from other people and that consequently those people deserve to be punished.
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Some people use NVC to respond compassionately to themselves, some to create greater depth in their personal relationships, and still others to build effective relationships at work or in the political arena. Worldwide, NVC is used to mediate disputes and conflicts at all levels.
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Two things distinguish nonviolent actions from violent actions. First, you don't see an enemy and second, your intention is not to make the other side suffer.
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We want people to change because they see better ways of meeting their needs at less cost, not because of fear that we're going to punish them, or 'guilt' them if they don't. This applies to ourselves as well.
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Judgments of others contribute to self-fulfilling prophecies.
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A respectful understanding of another's experience.
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We want to take action out of the desire to contribute to life rather than out of fear, guilt, shame, or obligation.
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