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Thich Nhat Hanh says when another person makes you suffer…

“When another person makes you suffer, it is because he suffers deeply within himself, and his suffering is spilling over. He does not need punishment; he needs help. That’s the message he is sending.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

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Thich Nhat Hanh says understanding is love’s other name…

“Understanding someone’s suffering is the best gift you can give another person. Understanding is love’s other name. If you don’t understand, you can’t love.” – Thích Nhất Hạnh, How to Love

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Thich Nhat Hanh says the best thing you can offer is your presence…

“When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. How can you love if you are not there?” – Thich Nhat Hanh, No Death, No Fear

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Thich Nhat Hanh says when mindfulness embraces those we love…

“The most precious gift we can offer anyone is our attention. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

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Thich Nhat Hanh says if I succeed in loving you, I will be able to…

“Through my love for you, I want to express my love for the whole cosmos, the whole of humanity, and all beings. By living with you, I want to learn to love everyone and all species. If I succeed in … Continue reading

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Thich Nhat Hanh says a true love letter can produce a transformation in the other person…

“A real love letter is made of insight, understanding, and compassion. Otherwise it’s not a love letter. A true love letter can produce a transformation in the other person, and therefore in the world. But before it produces a transformation … Continue reading

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Thich Nhat Hanh says sit close to the one you love…

“From time to time, sit close to the one you love, hold his or her hand, and ask, ‘Darling, do I understand you enough? Or am I making you suffer? Please tell me so that I can learn to love … Continue reading

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