Our Beloved

A summer breeze can be very refreshing; but if we try to put it in a tin can so we can have it entirely to ourselves, the breeze will die. Our beloved is the same. He is like a breeze, a cloud, a flower. If you imprison him in a tin can, he will die. Yet many people do just that. They rob their loved one of his liberty, until he can no longer be himself. They live to satisfy themselves and use their loved one to help them fulfill that. That is not loving; it is destroying.

~Thich Nhat Hanh

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  1. vidya sagar

    February 8, 2013

    excellent capture with nice presentation sos. liked ur quote much

  2. Patricia E.F.

    February 8, 2013

    So wise words dear sister +Jendhamuni Sos 🙂 What you posted is true. People generally say this is MY husband or My wife specially in our western side of the world. And behind that MY you can find sometimes (not always) a person very possesive. Normally is not like this but it happens.

  3. Reg Dawn

    February 8, 2013

    Wise words.
    Dear Jendhamuni, you have a peaceful and happy weekend.

  4. Randy Neufeldt

    February 8, 2013

    Very wise words indeed. I can honestly say our 30 year marriage has survived and flourishes because we were able to become one while maintaining our individuality. Thank you Jendhamuni!

  5. nelson katu ichi shimabukuro

    February 8, 2013

    estar livre na natureza é apreciar o perfume,que exala; as cores cintilantes,que a natureza é sabia com sua criação…..!!!

  6. vidya sagar

    February 8, 2013

    The first sunlight to touch your face is My wishper to GOD to take care pf you.and to make ur day a PLEASANT 1.GOOD MORNING

  7. V.B Reddy

    February 10, 2013

    i like lotus………….it is the symbol one of the party here

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