Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life Reading note of Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life. 1 Giving From the Heart 2 Communication That Blocks Compassion 3 Observing Without Evaluating 4 Identifying and Expressing Feelings 5 Taking Responsibility for Our Feelings 6 Requesting That Which Would Enrich Life 7 Receiving Empathically 8 The Power of Empathy