Working on being a better listener… Projecting more compassion … Helping people to empty their hearts – to suffer less. Making some progress…. Feeling the results in my own heart and soul.
A wise man once said… “When we listen w true compassion that EVEN IN JUST ONE HOUR we can start to bring transformation or healing”... Wow.. I am buying that. Remind me father to listen with THAT kind of TRUE compassion and be fully present … I often find myself formulating a response instead of truly listening to someone… I start to give advice or guidance. Maybe.. I am… to… JUST… LISTEN….THEN WAIT… Maybe… I am … to just sit w whomever… and create a safe place for them to land... a safe place for them to share… open their heart… to heal…. Just think…What a privilege it would be for you –for us -to be part of someone’s healing- by projecting compassion… I want to be part of that. You?
I watched this program on Oprah recently where she interviewed Thich-Nhat-Hanhs … This man is truly SUCH a GIFT to humanity. Even his voice comforted me as he spoke…. He shared 2 particular mantras w Oprah and they have stuck with me…. Maybe one will resonate w you as well….
Try it on for size…
#1- When you love someone -The best thing you can offer someone is your presence.
By saying…” Darling… I am here for you”... Your true presence is given–not occupied w others.
#2- To be loved is to be recognized as existing.
By saying –“ I fully recognize your presence …Darling …I know you are there- I am so happy”
These 2 mantras can bring happiness right away… at home-with friends – at work – you name it… Man oh Man I love this.
So Basically… Be Present and Offer your Presence. Then… Begin to Heal.