Naturalizing NVC: Observation - Seeing things as they are
Honest Expression
•
1m 35s
Observation is more than simply stating facts—it is the practice of relating to reality as it is rather than through the lens of our interpretations and judgments. In this teaching, you'll explore how separating observations from stories helps you reclaim your projections, stay present with what is actually happening, and create the conditions for deeper empathy and connection. Discover why speaking in observations is one of the foundational skills of Nonviolent Communication and a powerful pathway toward seeing others with greater clarity, curiosity, and compassion.
This teaching is from the course Naturalizing NVC: Observation - Seeing things as they are. The full course is available for purchase as a download product - https://www.nvclibrary.com/products/naturalizing-nvc-authentic-easy-flowing-speech. Your purchase includes streaming access to the product and downloadable files that you can keep forever. It is currently only available as a downloadable product. It will be added to the NVC Library subscription service in March 2027.
Up Next in Honest Expression
-
From Opinions to Needs
When conversations become stuck in opposing opinions, genuine connection can quickly give way to judgment and separation. In this talk, Yoram Mosenzon explores how Nonviolent Communication invites us to look beyond opinions and strategies to discover the universal needs and values underneath. Thr...
-
NVC Life Hacks 44 How to Disagree wit...
We live in turbulent times where clickbait headlines abound and strong opinions are held and fought for. So what happens when we disagree with someone we care for on a potentially controversial subject?
NVC offers a fresh perspective on how to approach these difficult conversations while keepin...
-
NVC Life Hacks 49: Do You Love Me?
We do couples mediation and one thing that we've noticed with couples is that sometimes they really struggle with receiving love in the way that they want to receive it. And asking, 'Do you love me?' can be a risky way of doing this.
Join Shantigarbha and Gesine in a holiday mood as they explor...
