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The most precious gift we can offer others
is our presence.
When mindfulness embraces those we love,
they bloom like flowers.

~ Thich Nhat Hanh
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Sweetpea said…
A lovely post...thank you for sharing that thought.
May 23, 2010 at 1:08 AM
Delwyn said…
Hi Kathleen

I love that quote...it reminds me of an old counselling maxim I found in Irvin Yalom's work, "its the relationship that heals"

happy days
May 23, 2010 at 2:30 AM
Unknown said…
Beautiful pic and words, Kathleen!
May 23, 2010 at 6:50 AM
Rudee said…
How true, how true.
May 23, 2010 at 9:21 AM
steven said…
hi kathleen - it's funny that isn't it - that being fully present makes relationships so much better. steven
May 23, 2010 at 10:07 AM
ellen abbott said…
lovely and what a beautiful picture.
May 23, 2010 at 11:05 AM
becky said…
So true. I love Thich Nhat Hanh... so wise.
May 23, 2010 at 11:39 AM
Unknown said…
True that, and so hard!!!
May 23, 2010 at 11:45 AM
♥ Boomer ♥ said…
Perfectly wonderful!!
May 23, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Julie B. said…
Great quote and an amazing photo!
May 23, 2010 at 1:25 PM
Barb said…
Both the words and the photo are food for thought.
May 23, 2010 at 11:02 PM
Hilary said…
That's a beauty of a shot.. so delicate. And congrats on your previous post.. that tree face is wonderful.
May 24, 2010 at 8:24 AM
Janie said…
A wise quotation. Our presence and willingness to listen can mean so much to another.
May 24, 2010 at 8:34 PM
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