Each and every interaction is an opportunity
Posted by jodietonita on December 18, 2006
While we often focus on our work as being the great projects and goals that we accomplish, our “work” is happening in each and every interaction with everyone we meet. In each conversation, we have the opportunity to build a sacred world of love and justice…or add to humanity’s suffering.
a poem by the great Persian mystical poet Hafiz:
“How do I listen to others?
As if everyone were my most revered Teacher
Speaking to me
His (her) cherished last words.”
Adapted from the practices of Robert Gass.
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