Postcard: Feelings are like the weather

Sometimes the mood is sunny, sometimes it turns gloomy, and sometimes there’s a proper storm with lightning and thunder. This postcard captures exactly that: feelings are like the weather – they change, often faster than we’d like. On the front, weather symbols show exactly how you’re feeling right now, without you having to search for the right words.

The back provides you with a clear framework for sorting out a conflict: what am I observing, and what am I already judging? What feelings and needs lie behind this? And what request or wish arises from this? Step by step, it guides you through the process of Non-Violent Communication, from observation through feelings and needs to a clear request.

The card is inspired by the work of Marshall B. Rosenberg, the founder of NVC. His approach invites you to look beyond judgements and accusations to discover the actual feelings and needs, and to turn this into an honest, respectful dialogue. This is precisely what makes this postcard immediately accessible for everyday family life and beyond, for children as well as adults. It is available in two versions.