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Our words are windows, or they’re walls - Marshall B. Rosenberg
Every single thing we say either builds a bridge of understanding or puts up a barrier. There is no neutral ground.
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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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Appreciation is most meaningful when it refers to specific actions and needs fulfilled, not vague praise - Marshall B. Rosenberg
ful when it refers to specific actions" is one of those ideas that seems obvious once you hear it, but it completely changes how you give feedback. It's the difference between a generic pat on the back and a comment that actually encourages someone to repeat their great behavior.
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Our survival as a species may depend on our ability to learn to communicate without violence - Marshall B. Rosenberg
At its core, Rosenberg is saying that our very existence hinges on upgrading our communication from a language of blame and judgment to one of empathy and shared humanity.
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The intention behind communication is as important as the words themselves - Marshall B. Rosenberg
It's not just *what* you say, but *why* you're saying it. The energy and purpose you bring to a conversation can either build bridges or burn them down, regardless of your vocabulary.
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We can train ourselves to hear others without blame or criticism - Marshall B. Rosenberg
At its core, this is about shifting from a habit of evaluating what someone says to a practice of understanding what they feel and need.
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When we are clear about what we want, we are more likely to get it - Marshall B. Rosenberg
This quote is about the direct, practical power of self-awareness in communication. It's the idea that clarity on your own needs is the first and most crucial step toward having them met.
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The greatest gift you can give another person is your full attention - Marshall B. Rosenberg
At its core, this quote means that your undivided, non-judgmental focus is more valuable than any material present you could ever offer.
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Receiving appreciation honestly is as important as giving it - Marshall B. Rosenberg
The core message is that gratitude is a two-way street. It's a complete circuit. If you can't receive appreciation openly, you're actually blocking the flow of positive energy and undermining the person giving it.
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Life-enriching communication asks us to give from the heart - Marshall B. Rosenberg
At its core, this is about shifting your focus in conversation from what you want to *get* from someone to what you want to *give* to them. It's moving from a transaction to a contribution.
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The more we hear the feelings and needs behind others’ words, the less we are hurt by them - Marshall B. Rosenberg
At its core, this is about shifting your focus from the surface-level words someone is using to the deeper human emotion and need that's driving them. It's the difference between hearing an attack and hearing a cry for help.
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Behind intimidating messages are simply people appealing to us to meet their needs - Marshall B. Rosenberg
At its core, this quote teaches us that aggression is just a clumsy, often fearful, form of communication. It's a desperate attempt to be heard.
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When we combine observation with evaluation, others are apt to hear criticism - Marshall B. Rosenberg
The core message is brutally simple: mixing what you see with what you judge about it will be heard as an attack, not as information.