The beginning of love is to let those we love be perfectly themselves, and not to twist them to fit our own image. Otherwise, we love only the reflection of ourselves, we find in them. – Thomas Merton
How true, love means to let the other person be free and to love them for themselves. Do we do that?
My Lord God, I have no idea where I am going. I do not see the road ahead of me. I cannot know for certain where it will end. Nor do I really know myself, and the fact that I think that I am following your will does not mean that I am actually doing so. But I believe that the desire to please you does in fact please you. And I hope that I have that desire in all that I am doing. I hope that I will never do anything apart from that desire. And I know that if I do this you will lead me by the right road though I may know nothing about it. Therefore, will I trust you always though I may seem to be lost and in the shadow of death. I will not fear, for you are ever with me and you will never leave me to face my perils alone.
Thoughts on Solitude. Thomas Merton.
Thomas Merton was a 20th century American Trappist monk, poet and author. He was a Social Activist and engaged in Interfaith Dialogue. He bridged the gap between deep contemplation and active engagement in the world. He is remembered as a mystic and a prophet.
All Gurus say trust in God and the Divinity is present everywhere. Become self-aware and reflective.
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