true love mantras

·            Dear one, I am here for you

·            Dear one, I know that you are here, and it makes me very happy

·            Dear one, I know that you are suffering, that is why I am here for you

·            Dear one, I am suffering, please help.

The four mantras from Thay’s book “True Love” have opened a renewed closeness for Wezie and me. The joy and warmth I feel as she utters one of these mantras is pure bliss. Every morning I look deeply into Wezie’s eyes and as I hear her speak, I experience comfort and peace. Today, I choose a love that is mindful.

Blessings of Peace and Love,

Preston

Beautiful Self

“To be beautiful means to be yourself. You don’t need to be accepted by others. You need to accept yourself.”
― Thich Nhat Hanh (Thay)

When counseling young people I share the root of this quote quite often. It is important to be who you are and to accept yourself rather than be accepted by others while wearing a mask. Your true nature cannot be long hidden. When we learn to accept ourselves we then can accept others for who they are. Today, I choose to love and accept myself. 

Blessings of Peace and Love,

Preston