Daily Meditation: Tuesday, August 30, 2016

Love - that others have for us is a spring we have to protect

08/30/2016

There are people who love you, and that makes you happy. You feel this love as a spring constantly flowing for you, where you can always slake your thirst. This is true, but be watchful; be cautious. When you come to this spring, do not rush to drink from it. Stop in front of it, take a rest after your long journey, cup your hands, collect the water in them, and bring it slowly to your lips, consciously and gratefully. If you can find the right attitude, you need not fear that this water of love will ever run dry. This is an image to help you understand that love is an inexhaustible spring, so long as you know how to protect it. Never think of other people’s affection as being your due, as something you can make use of as you please. Conduct yourself with respect and sensitivity, so that you do not disturb the purity of this water.