Adult: Say you're sorry.
Child: I'm sorry.
Adult: You're not really sorry, I can't see that. You are, you are not really sorry.
Child: (crying) I'm sorry.
Adult: Okay, I forgive you.
"Can you imagine a game like that?"
I have extracted this dialogue from a video in which Marshall Rosenberg tells us about a method that he called Nonviolent Communication. This may sound a little strange at first, for me it was, because in general one communicates in a way that seems to be non-violent at all, at least not for most people, but, at the bottom of our words, implicitly and even explicitly, there is a load of questioning, criticism, which can affect the person to whom it is addressed in one way or another, and this is also a form of violence, which is regulated in our society, and which we learn from childhood, being victims of this, of course.
But before we continue, I will clarify the following: Who was Marshall Rosenberg?
This transcendental character in the world of communication died in New Mexico on February 7, 2015, but he left a great legacy behind. He was a psychologist, teacher, writer of some books that are still in force in the world, and that of course continue to give a great contribution to humanity, at least for those who dare to evaluate themselves and decide to change for the better.
This video of more than 3 hours of duration allows us to see the essence of what he as a theory or method raises, starting with the academic formation, in which from children we are submitted to what he calls Jackal's Culture, yes, as you read it. In the dialogue that opens this publication you can easily see it.
In general terms we manage in a culture in which to communicate we always use judgments (good or bad, right or wrong, normal or abnormal, appropriate or inappropriate, etc). And from these judgments we express any idea, to achieve something we want. Of course, we have to emphasize that by making some kind of judgment we will find that in a certain way we are vulnerating the feelings of the other, and this is not right, even if it is the way many people move.
Seeing this situation of violence in communication is not always at first sight, not for the majority, partly because, as I said, it is regulated in society. Treating us based on certain patterns that indicate that there is someone who is above and someone who is below, and that this inequality gives them a certain power that - unfortunately- is used to manipulate or offend the other, not always to help.
Violent communication can be seen daily, even on this platform there are people who are dedicated to trying to humiliate and offend other users through words, I am a witness to this. In the end this speaks very badly of such people, perhaps they are in that way draining frustrations or hiding fears, but, regardless of the reason there is no justification, although always try to give reason to those hostile attitudes, rude, violent and arbitrary.
Why do I dare to give some psychological assessments on this subject? since my academic background allows me to do so, and that is why I do it. But I understand, these are processes that are difficult to get rid of, but not impossible.
That's why I know that these processes come from childhood, they depend on the type of upbringing you've had, and that's the reason why working from childhood that type of upbringing is elementary.
But, to all these I haven't delved into the theory and how we can handle and apply this model of non-violent communication, the most important aspects I will explain later, in another post about it, I haven't finished watching the video yet, because of time constraints, but I will soon conclude and share much more.
Here I leave the video for you to view, in case you are interested in knowing more about this topic, which will surely help you realize things in yourself in addition to providing some tools to improve, and help.
I authorize the use of this banner to everyone who wants to do it.
Visit our partner STEEMSCAN if you are looking for an easy and fast way to convert STEEM to other important cryptom currencies. To access the page click on the following link:
It's a bit human to judge and jump into conclusion, sometimes we just can't do without that. It takes a whole lot of self discipline to overcome that sense of judgement.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
It seems to be something very human, but the truth is that I think it has something to do with homeschooling, with what you see on TV, with education that is purely competitive. But I do think it could be improved, however, it would be a difficult task...
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
@tipu curate
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Upvoted 👌 (Mana: 6/9) Passive income with @tipU :)
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thank you @alokkumar121 for support
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Most times we see violent communication in our daily lives living and most times I wonder can it really be avoided
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Hi @mandate
Apparently, if it can be done, this man has done it in the places where he has been, but it is necessary that there is a work on the part of all so that this happens, although of course, there will always be resistance.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Hello @josevas217
An interesting topic, many times are things that we do not want to see and accept, but the truth is that our parents or those who are in charge of us usually try to give us the best education but the reality is that in a certain way they hurt us, many without wanting to since that was also their upbringing, but as you say it is our decision whether to change our minds or stay with what we were taught.
I have particularly realized that my education was not the best of all, but I am aware of this, my mother was a single mother and I can understand that she has made mistakes, it is normal. But it's up to me whether I make the same mistakes as her or change history.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
Thanks for the comment @franyeligonzalez
In reality, being a parent must be a complex task; there is no manual for it.
But realizing what's not right is the first step to improvement. The second is to start with the work of change, to improve what is right for us, it is always up to us that phase.
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit
I saw the first 20 minutes and it is quite interesting, I hope to finish watching it is a bit long but it will surely be worth it, thanks for share buddy
Downvoting a post can decrease pending rewards and make it less visible. Common reasons:
Submit