“When someone gives us a negative message, whether verbally or nonverbally, **we have four options as to how to receive it**. - … one option is to take it personally by **hearing blame and criticism**. - … a second option is to **fault the speaker**. - … our third option would be to **shine the light of consciousness on our own feelings and needs** - … a fourth option on receiving a negative message is to **shine the light of consciousness on the other person’s feelings and needs** as they are currently expressed“ --- **Tags** -- [[quotes]], [[feedback]], [[responding-to-feedback]], [[202308180913 — AtN — You have the ability to reframe scenarios to protect your mental health]], [[mindfulness]], [[empathy]], [[crucial-conversations]] **Source** -- [[251115105628 - B - Nonviolent Communication]]