In a world increasingly marked by polarization and violence, John Kinyon reflects on the "power-over" systems that separate us from empathy, care, and cooperation. Drawing on principles of Nonviolent Communication, he explores how empathy for ourselves and others can become a path toward healing divides and awakening one another through love.
Differentiating Between Feelings And Faux Feelings
What is the difference between a feeling and a judgment? In this article, John Kinyon explores the NVC distinction between feelings and what were traditionally called "faux feelings"—words such as betrayed, ignored, and disrespected. Accompanied by a contemporary editorial note, the post also traces the evolution from "faux feelings" to the more nuanced concept of storied feelings, where the feeling is real but the language carries a story about cause, interpretation, or blame.