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The purpose of Nonviolent Communication is to remind us what we already know—how to connect with ourselves and others in a way that allows our natural compassion to flourish - Marshall B. Rosenberg
At its heart, this quote means that compassionate connection isn't a skill we lack, but a natural ability we've forgotten. NVC just clears away the clutter.
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The roots of compassion lie in the recognition of our shared suffering - Daniel Goleman
At its core, this means compassion isn't a superior act of charity. It's an equalizing act of recognition. We're able to care because we fundamentally understand what it's like to hurt.
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Compassion is not a trait we have or do not have; it is a daily practice that reshapes how we see ourselves and each other - Brene Brown
This quote flips the script on compassion. It's not something you're born with or without; it's a skill you build, like a muscle, through consistent, daily effort.
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Courage gives us a voice and compassion gives us an ear - Brene Brown
At its heart, this quote is about the two essential, interdependent parts of genuine connection: the bravery to speak your truth and the empathy required to truly hear someone else's.
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If compassion is the skill or ability to tap into our own experiences in order to connect with an experience someone is relating to us, compassion is the willingness to be open to this process - Brene Brown
Compassion is an active skill, not a passive feeling, powered by our willingness to be emotionally available.