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Our world trains us to think in terms of providing for everyone’s needs because they deserve it, earned it, or they possess the resources -- it's fair, socially just, supports equality or because people have rights. Instead, can we step outside this worldview to look at providing for everyone’s needs because those needs exist -- can we hold this basic reverence for life? Are we able to have a needs-based dialogue when such a reframe could alienate those who live in the worldview of earn/deserve?

Grow your compassionate presence with this 3-process exercise. The processes include: Connecting to and feeling the Life Impulse meditation, Creating your own inner space of compassionate presence exercise, and the Compassionately Embracing visualization. These processes will guide you toward deeper self connection and compassionate presence.

How excited do you get about connecting with people who are proving themselves right and who act like they know it all? Do you prefer the company of not-knowers who are in awe of the mystery of life and exploring with humility and innocent curiosity? Masking our vulnerability in not-knowing can point to deep wounds inside us, where perhaps the common denominator is our desire to prove our worth.

Sylvia Haskvitz shares NVC basics to help you improve understanding and connection in communication.

Tired of flat, confusing empathy? Cultivate a natural, authentic flow for greater connection.

Sylvia teaches emotion management, connecting feelings to needs, and "Screaming in Giraffe."

Rita learns the power of silent empathy while visiting her daughter and offering unsolicited advice.

Miki Kashtan reveals how choice is always available, no matter the situation or circumstances.

Miki Kashtan shows how translating judgments into needs transforms family conflict and connection.

Kathleen Macferran guides you to bring NVC into daily life and break old patterns.