When we are mindful, we notice that another person suffers.
If one person suffers, that person needs to talk to someone in order to get relief.
We have to offer our presence, and we have to listen deeply to the other person who is suffering.
That is the practice of love--deep listening.
But if we are full of anger, irritation, and prejudices, we don't have the capacity to listen deeply to the people we love. If people we love cannot communicate with us, then they will suffer more. Learning how to listen deeply is our responsibility. We are motivated by the desire to relieve suffering.
That is why we listen. We need to listen with all our heart, without intention to judge, condemn, or criticize . And if we listen in that way for one hour, we are practicing true love. We don't have to say anything; we just need to listen.
Wow, I like this...... I hope I can remember this. I'm thinking about starting a Quote of the Day again, (on second thought)
Maybe it will have to be a Quote of the Week.....:)
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