become the situation

December 30, 2015

When we bear witness, when we become the situation — homelessness, poverty, illness, violence, death — the right action arises by itself.

Peacemaking is the functioning of bearing witness. Once we listen with our entire body and mind, loving action arises.

~ Roshi Bernie Glassman

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