Be Gentle

Daily Reflection
Today I want you to be gentle with everyone you encounter. It is easy to be gentle with people when we hear about a challenge they are experiencing or an illness or a tragedy. We often take a step back and say to ourselves "no matter how this person behaves today, I am going to be gentle with her because today she is struggling." We give our friends, our family a pass during a difficult time. However, we should do this every day. We should try to be gentle every day, in every moment. Rather than criticize and judge just be gentle.

In your journal today reflect on what happens when you are gentle with someone. When you listen and respond compassionately what happens between you and that person? What is different? Does your relationship grow and become deeper? Bring this practice into your life and reflect on those moments when you are gentle and when you are not. Record your experience in your journal.

Swami K