“When someone says something unkind, think of them as a person to be pitied, and let it go. If you say the same thing back, it dirties your own heart. Keep your heart clean, and it shows in your face.”
That’s what my teacher told me.
It’s easy to say, but not so easy to do.
Unkind words.
Unkind behavior.
Letting it go is harder than it sounds.
Honestly, I wondered if she was simply born that way—someone naturally gentle.
When I told her it was difficult, she smiled and said,
“It’s hard at first, but if you keep trying, it starts to come naturally.”
That was a relief to hear.
My teacher is 96, yet there’s not a single worry line between her brows.
Her skin has a quiet glow. Her face is gentle, and quietly lovely.
She is living proof of what she teaches.
If it really comes down to how you carry your heart, maybe there’s still hope for me.
One day, I’d like to grow old with a face like hers.
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