Tag: empathy for others

  • Requests and the Agency of Choice: Saying No in NVC

    Requests are frequently a challenging aspect of Nonviolent Communication to integrate into our daily behavior. Why?  Lots of us have a built-in pattern of thinking around “have to” thinking, like “I have to go to school (work)”, or “I have to obey my parent’s (employer’s) wishes.” In that world, personal choice is often neglected. (Think…