Each of these books grew out of real circles, real conversations and plenty of wobbles. They are short, warm and meant to be lived with, not just read.
My newest book follows the threads that connect Marshall Rosenberg’s work to the wisdom traditions I grew up with, and invites readers into the quiet place from which connection naturally flows.
Buy on AmazonThese words were written in reply to excerpts from Spiritual Heart of Nonviolent Communication shared on Global Home, the CNVC forum of trainers and practitioners, while the manuscript was still being compiled.
“In reading (and rereading) Salil’s book, I found a narrative that gently and gracefully connects these dots… I imagine that Marshall would be deeply pleased with this meaningful contribution to the field.”
“This book stands out as the most potent, concise, and insightful writing on the spirituality of NVC that I have come across.”
“I read excerpts from this book on the online forum of NVC Certified Trainers. I found them exquisite, as it is quite rare, in that context, that I encounter anyone who speaks about nonviolence in a way that so often points to the same deep spiritual principles that I recognise within NVC. I am really grateful for those moments of companionship.”
“I feel deeply moved and inspired by your words. They stirred goosebumps and tears, as my whole being responded to your inspiring invitation to fully embody the spiritual underpinnings of this very practical pathway Marshall has gifted the world.”
“I am in awe, in a really good way. I sense so much connection and tenderness. I really appreciate that you share from your tradition.”
“I love this, Salil. To me it is poetry. The judgment is no longer just a judgment; it is a doorway.”
“‘Compassion is not something we do. It is what we are, when we remember.’ This is so beautiful, Salil. And this is exactly why I practice NVC: to remember who I truly am, to go home.”
“Thank you for putting this into these words. It deeply resonates with me and my experience.”
“My heart softened and my ears pricked up when I read your description of the ‘zero step’. You have so eloquently expressed what we in the Alexander Technique call ‘inhibition’. I love how you use words to support the experiential, and I am learning from you.”
“I loved this. Delighted to see this named, as it gives me a sense of explicitly honoring the spiritual dimension of NVC. Very meaningful.”
“A wonderful exploration and explanation of a spiritual perspective of NVC. It is the NVC topic I contemplate the most. I feel confident in your ability to share the wisdom in an accessible and enjoyable way.”
“I felt so deeply inspired by the tenderness, clarity, and spaciousness in the way you expressed it. Your words touched something very alive in me.”
“A tender companion to Marshall’s view of judgment as an expression of unmet need. When I silently say, ah, something in me is homesick, I notice my heart softens, and there is less urge to fix or analyze.”
“Reading your book is a recognition of the Ground and an integration of both the traditional spiritual teachings and NVC as a spiritual practice, so beautiful, a piece of art! It is one of the deepest books I have read combining the two. NVC gains a deeper perspective through your spiritual lens.”
“I am grateful to Salil for deepening the meaning of the Zero Step that I have shared for many years.”
Reproduced with the kind permission of their authors, lightly edited for length. The views are their own and do not represent the Center for Nonviolent Communication.
Marshall Rosenberg gave the world a language of the heart. This book traces where that heart beats: in the contemplative wisdom of India, and in the inner ground beneath every compassionate conversation.
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A short, honest roadmap for anyone wondering why life feels comfortable yet strangely flat. When there is not enough pain to push us, how do we choose a life that means something?
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Twenty-four chapters on the everyday skills no one formally teaches us: listening, owning our feelings, asking clearly, and meeting our own imperfection with humour and grace.
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The Yoga Sutras and NVC in conversation. Ancient insight into the mind meets a modern practice of connection, for a yoga that lives in our relationships.
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