So if we love someone, we should train in being able to listen. By listening with calm and understanding, we can ease the suffering of another person. - Thích Nhất Hạnh

Anger is like a howling baby, suffering and crying. The baby needs his mother to embrace him. You are the mother for your baby, your anger. The moment you begin to practice breathing mindfully in and out, you have the energy of a mother, to cradle and embrace the baby. Just embracing your anger, just breathing in and breathing out, that is good enough. The baby will feel relief right away.

Without suffering, we do not have the opportunity to cultivate compassion and understanding; and without understanding, there can be no true love.

The roots of a lasting relationship are mindfulness, deep listening and loving speech, and a strong community to support you.