A mother, even at the risk of her own life, protects her child, her only child. In the same way should you cultivate love without measure toward all beings. You should cultivate toward the whole world--above, below, around--a heart of love unstinted, unmixed with any sense of differing or opposing interests. You should maintain this mindfulness all the time you are awake. Such a state of heart is the best in the world.
-Majjhima Nikaya
From "Buddha Speaks," edited by Anne Bancroft, 2000. Reprinted by arrangement with Shambhala Publications, Boston, www.shambhala.com.
-James's Comment: This perfectly explains the beautiful way that I see existence. Love is indeed the way and the light. The garbage is just as lovely as the rose as they are interdependant upon one another as all things. Such balance and harmony is bliss and brings a big, peaceful smile to my face and eyes.
-Peace to you all.
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