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Perfectly Themselves

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“The beginning of love

is to let those we love

be perfectly themselves’

and not to twist them

to fit our own image.

Otherwise we love only

the reflection of ourselves

we find in them.”

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~ Thomas Merton

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We are all characters with traits,

some of which are likable to others,

some of which may be annoying.

Love is that soul who has more likable traits

and even their few annoying ones

may be tolerable to some degree.

Today, live the paradox,

in love it is usually our differences

which make us compatible.

Love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves.

Love is helping someone love themselves.

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ME and the boss

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Mindful Attention

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“The most precious gift

we can offer anyone is

our attention.

When mindfulness embraces

those we love,

they will bloom

like flowers.”

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~Thich Nhat Hanh

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Yes, it is great to just hang out with a friend,

but to be a true friend we should pay attention

and be with our friends;  body, mind and soul.

Mindfulness is not just a solitary practice;

controlling your breathing,

contemplating your navel,

concentrating on chewing of your food,

it is also being aware of the world about you

and the greatest rewards are when

you share your world with a friend.

Friendship is offering mindful attention to those we love.

Friendship is a priceless gem

that is to be valued and protected.

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ME and the Boss

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