” Through this course, I came to see that everyone is equal. From Aya’s teaching, I not only reclaimed my own innocence, but also learned to honor the innocence of others. When conflicts arise, I am now able to pause and reflect on the needs of the other person.
I see the entire “reclaiming” journey as a vision of a nonviolent world—imagining a world where everyone is connected to their own innocence and that of others, where people do not judge themselves or others. In this world, we are guided by our inner needs rather than by external fear, shame, guilt, anxiety, or the threat of punishment. It is a world where people know how to express their truth with care and compassion.
Aya is teacher with a gentle heart, deep compassion, and great strength—Aya is Nonviolent Communication in action. “