A Quote by Marshall B. Rosenberg
The most important use of NVC may be in developing self-compassion.
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When we make mistakes, we can use the process of NVC mourning and self-forgiveness to show us where we can grow instead of getting caught up in moralistic self-judgments.
We use NVC to evaluate ourselves in ways that engender growth rather than self-hatred.
In NVC, no matter what words others may use to express themselves, we simply listen for their observations, feelings, needs, and requests.
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.
If more students use self-compassion to reframe their failures, they may discover more nourishing sources of motivation and healthier strategies to pursue their goals.
NVC helps us connect with each other and ourselves in a way that allows our natural compassion to flourish.
Compassion is our most important practice. Understanding brings compassion. Understanding the suffering that living beings undergo helps liberate the energy of compassion. And with that energy you know what to do.
An important aspect of self-compassion is to be able to empathically hold both parts of ourselves-the self that regrets a past action and the self that took the action in the first place.
Looking at various means of developing compassion, I think empathy is an important factor: the ability to appreciate others' suffering.
Self-empathy in NVC means checking in with your own feelings and needs.
The most important point to remember in developing self-confidence is to take responsibility for who we are. This empowers us. We can change anything, do anything, and be anything when we assume full responsibility for ourselves.
Developing our capacity for compassion makes it possible for us to help others in a more skillful and effective way. And compassion helps us as well.
NVC self-forgiveness: connecting with the need we were trying to meet when we took the action that we now regret.
People may excite in themselves a glow of compassion, not by toasting their feet at the fire, and saying: "Lord, teach me compassion," but by going and seeking an object that requires compassion.
May I hold myself in compassion.
May I meet the suffering and ignorance of others with compassion.
Live with compassion. Work with compassion. Die with compassion. Meditate with compassion. Enjoy with compassion. When problems come, experience them with compassion.
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