In Nonviolent Communication, empathy is the most important basis for good communication. In Zen a basic principle is impermanence, which indicates that there is no permanent self, leading to empathy. And effective psychotherapy is based on an authentic, empathic connection between the therapist and the client.
Our strong energy, our wonderful feelings of expansion and well-being in life, are often embedded in and hidden by what are felt as challenging or risky emotional situations.
The riches that we all have in us can be get covered over. There is always positive energy going on even in the middle of a storm!
Are you interested in finding ways to strengthen your relationships, whether at home, work, or in the social sphere?
Improving on long-held patterns of communication can be of great help in achieving that goal, for connections that you and those around you really enjoy.