Reconnecting to Our Compassion

Reconnecting to Our Compassion

A couple weeks ago, I wrote about the need that some people have to say, “I’m sorry.”  I don’t think we should automatically apologize or expect an apology when there’s been a miscommunication. Now, I’m not saying that apologizing...
Anger and Domination Systems.

Anger and Domination Systems.

Part of the Non-Violent Communication that Marshall Rosenberg teaches includes understanding anger.  Anger, Rosenberg believes, is never the problem.  The problem is that the angry person is supporting what he calls the Domination System.  The Domination System...
Non-Violent Communication in Action

Non-Violent Communication in Action

The most interesting thing about doing NVC in Michigan is how many people want to say they’re sorry as part of the NVC process.  However, NVC doesn’t require that you say you’re sorry, especially when you haven’t done anything wrong.  So, here’s a scenario to...