Nonviolent Communication

Nonviolent Communication is a powerful approach with a gentle voice To communicate with empathy, understanding, a compassionate choice It is a framework for expressing ourselves honestly While actively listening to the needs of others openly It encourages us to recognize our shared humanity Our innate capacity for compassion even towards insanity It focuses on understanding feelings, needs, and requests Rather than blaming or judging the other when they are not at their best Start by describing how you feel Letting each other speak will help you heal Identify your emotions related to what you see and say Recognize the underlying needs or values driving your energy or the other away Clearly express what you’d like from others It doesn't mean that your needs will be met but it gives them a chance to rise from under cover When the other speaks, let your listening take hold Be aware of your reactive mind, that wants to butt in and scold It is a working progress to communicate this way Without the violence, anger, and hate that pushes us away It takes one match to burn a thousand trees Don't be the one to strike it when you are both down on your knees Non violent communication is a listening approach In a mostly verbal world it can be the best coach So the next time you find yourself in a verbal battle Try and remember nonviolent communication and be free from a lot of the hassle.