User:Aitantv/Non Violent Comms

Lesson 02: Method for Fulfilling My Needs

1. Observation
2. Feeling
3. Need
4. Request

Is this a handy way to manipulate people? Could this simple methodology be highly inflammatory? Could it spark a culture clash?

One participant in the workshop raised a real life scenario in which we could begin to use this system. The need was not met. How does it feel when this system fails? Also, there appears, in this iinitiatory phase of the class, to be an ambivalence towards a more practical pedagogy. Rather than learning by doing/living there seems to be a lot of sitting around chatting about big ideas without getting into the theoretical or practical flesh of the matter. The stakes are high but it seems like we prefer to solopsistically scratch the surface. A one-size-fits-all policy, where the weakest is catered too. Would it not be more formative and provocative (dare it inspiring) to raise the bar and encourage us to aim high?

On the other hand, people seem somewhat relieved and empowered by these simple techniques. It is opening the possibility of dialogue. I'm aware that I'm at once staunchly critical and a self-serving sarcastic parasite. I do care about people and want good things for humanity. A layer of cynicism (or realism?) makes me think attempts at correcting humanity's ills are futile. Thus, the work should reflect on this innate tragedy of the human condition.