Partnerships

Saying of a Zen (Ch'an) Master on Inter-relationship

You are me, and I am you.
Isn't it obvious that we "inter-are"?
You cultivate the flower in yourself,
so that I will be beautiful.
I transform the garbage in myself,
so that you will not have to suffer.

I support you;
you support me.
I am in this world to offer you peace;
you are in this world to being (bring) me joy.

- Thich Nhat Hanh, Inter-relationship