being present
Buddhist monk and teacher Thich Nhat Hanh speaks of the 4 Mantras of Presence that we must contemplate and act upon to experience love with another person. These mantras can be used in any love relationship -- between spouses, from parent to child, and with close friends. They help focus our attention on the purpose of love relationships and bring out our best selves within relationship. The first mantra is, "Darling, I'm here for you." This mantra is more powerful than it so
