More Quotes by Virginia Satir
Once a human being has arrived on this earth, communication is the largest single factor determining what kinds of relationships he makes with others and what happens to him in the world about him.
Many people are living in an emotional jail without realizing it.
You have learned what you have learned very well. It has helped you survive.
You have all played a significant part in my development of loving. As a result, my life has been rich and full, so I leave feeling very grateful.
As a therapist, I am a companion. I try to help people tune into their own wisdom.
In the nurturing family...parents see themselves as empowering leaders not as authoritative bosses. They see their job primarily as one of teaching their children how to be truly human in all situations. They readily acknowledge to the child their poor judgment as well as their good judgment; their hurt, anger, or disappointment as well as their joy. The behavior of these parents matches what they say.
It is now clear to me that the family is a microcosm of the world. To understand the world, we can study the family: issues such as power, intimacy, autonomy, trust, and communication skills are vital parts underlying how we live in the world. To change the world is to change the family.
Put together all the existing families and you have society. It is as simple as that. Whatever kind of training took place in the individual family will be reflected in the kind of society that these families create.
The full life is filled with vulnerability, not defense. You face whatever feeling there is.
We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us.
