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Jun 24, 2006

"We are convinced that non-violence is more powerful than violence. If you use violence, you have to sell part of yourself for that violence. Then you are no longer a master of your own struggle." --Cesar Chavez

Developing a Language of Compassion

Believing that it is our nature to enjoy giving and receiving in a compassionate manner, Marshall Rosenberg, in his classic book "Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Compassion" talks of answering two questions. What happens to disconnect us from our compassionate nature, leading us to behave violently and exploitatively? And conversely, what allows some people to stay connected to their compassionate nature under even the most trying circumstances? While studying the factors that affect our ability to stay compassionate, he was struck by the crucial role of language and our use of words. Chapter one of his book has