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More Quotes by Virginia Satir
We need to see ourselves as basic miracles.
The greatest gift I can give is to see, hear, understand, and touch another person.
Every word, facial expression, gesture, or action on the part of a parent gives the child some message about self-worth. It is sad that so many parents don't realize what messages they are sending.
Feelings of worth can flourish only in an atmosphere where individual differences are appreciated, mistakes are tolerated, communication is open, and rules are flexible - the kind of atmosphere that is found in a nurturing family.
Communication is to relationships what breath is to life.
We must not allow other people's limited perceptions to define us.
I am me and I am okay.
You have learned what you have learned very well. It has helped you survive.
You have learned what you have learned very well. It has helped you survive.
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.