Posted inEmotion

Quotes about connection

Empathy is a respectful understanding of what others are experiencing - Marshall B. Rosenberg
At its heart, this quote means that real empathy is an act of focused, non-judgmental attention. It's about understanding another person's reality from their perspective and holding that understanding with respect.
Posted inRelationship

Blame Quote

Blaming and punishing others are tragic expressions of unmet needs - Marshall B. Rosenberg
At its core, this means that blame and punishment are never the real story. They're just the surface-level symptom of a deeper, unmet need within us.
Posted inSkill

Communication Quote

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.