| Hi,
I'm writing you from beautiful Italy where I'm spending holidays with my family :)
The last days there was a dimness entering my being and I was wondering what was happening...
And today I realized what has happened.
I miss you. I miss writing to you. I miss hearing from you.
So I was talking to a friend about this and he told me, just send an email today.
I was waiting for the perfect moment, for the perfect thing to say and I realized the only perfect moment is NOW.
Until now, I didn't realize how much I enjoy writing to you and how much you are part of my life.
So from Italy, I can tell you that I have been reading and writing a lot.
I have SO MUCH to share, one of the books I've been reading is on the life of Jesus, describing him as a real human being, with his human traits, doubts and questions...
I've always been interested in the lives of many enlightened masters.
One of the stories of Jesus that touched me deeply even as a child, was the story of turning the other cheek. I have been trying to live this way my whole life.
I always found more power in being kind and turning the other cheek. For me, it has always been the unkind person who is weak and suffering and needs our compassion.
Running away from conflict or aggression is no solution. Seeing the suffering from the aggressive person is the only answer.
This is however only possible when you have the same compassion for your own suffering first...
Hoping this inspires you to love yourself every minute of every day...
Sending you lots of love from Italy. Barbara.
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