In our romantic relationships, sometimes our best sides are revealed, and sometimes our worst sides. Dating someone can expose our insecurities. Breaking up can expose our resentment.
Those are some of the times when it is most difficult to be present, to be conscious of our emotions, and not blame others for them.
That means those moments are also a great measure of our practice, carefully keeping the mind still.
Every time we have someone in our arms, every time someone holds us in their hearts, that is a chance to be gentle.
For the transcript: Please Be Gentle A Beautiful Thought
