Beyond the techniques of Nonviolent Communication (NVC) (explored in the last episode), I find a deep spiritual connection to life that NVC can bring us into greater contact with. When we connect with our needs, we are connecting with the dynamic edge of life's evolution. In this episode, I contemplate some of the juiciest and most interesting aspects of the philosophy underpinning NVC.

• How blaming others disempowers us
• Reclaiming power and responsibility for our emotional states no matter the circumstances
• Recognizing alignment - working with right/wrong in a way that doesn't violently divide life
• How Spirit speaks through needs - yours and every other individuation of life