For me, the word “need” (as a noun) points to the essential, intrinsic energy that impels movement toward survival and thriving within living organisms. In other words, the power that motivates all behaviors.
Essential means “absolutely necessary”.
Intrinsic… Read the rest “On Needs by Jim Manske”
Week four of my internship with NVC NextGen is coming to a close, and there are many wonderful moments of learning to reflect on. After attending the last two NVC practice groups, I had experiences of the lessons integrating into … Read the rest “The Potential of Mourning Integrity by Aubree Moon”
I like Marshall Rosenberg’s definition of empathy for its simplicity and clarity. He says, “Empathy is the respectful understanding of another person’s experience.”
We also distinguish between “empathy”, which focuses our attention and presence on