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“The
most telling and profound way of describing the evolution of the universe would
undoubtedly be to trace the evolution of love.”
Teilhard de Chardin
Working at being loving is no doubt the most
difficult but rewarding task of my life. Suffering has most certainly been the major catalyst
for introspection and how I first came to see the need to love and forgive
myself so I could then forgive and love the other. It remains an evolving challenge.
Krista Tippett’s On Being discussion with Sharon Salzberg and Robert Thurman –Meeting Our Enemies and Our Suffering, shines
light on some steps toward becoming more loving.
- --Love
is the life force that overcomes weakness and hatred. We need discipline to look for the good in
others, especially our enemies. Find one
good thing in the other.
- --Our
actions send energy into the world. Be
aware of our feelings and be mindful before acting.
- --Love
is not timid. Forceful disapproval can
be tough love.
- --Change is a constant, both in what’s good and
what causes suffering. Ask what went
wrong, what went right?
I am grateful to Salzberg and Thurman for shining light on how we recreate one another through suffering and love. It is the reason for this holiday season and
our ultimate goal in life.
What if we reflected more often on how to better be love
in the world?
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