Its that spacious, aware presence that you can bring to any relationship. For example, when you listen to your partner or a friend or even an acquaintance, can you be there as the aware space that is listening? Or, while the other person is speaking, are you constantly thinking, preparing the next thing youre going to say? Are you judging and evaluating what youre hearing, or can you be there as the space for the other person? I would say thats the greatest gift you can give someone. Its especially important for parents and children, but also in intimate relationships. Can you listen to the other person in that simple state of alertness in which youre not judging what youre listening to? If you can, then youre there as a presence rather than as a person. Youre not imposing mental labels, judgments, or definitions on the other person. Theres a deeper level of awareness. ~ Eckhart Tolle
Posted on: Tue, 08 Jul 2014 04:18:09 +0000
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