It takes courage to love, but it takes even more courage to not love, and here's why. There is a deeper, rarer courage: The courage not to love. The courage not to act. This sounds cold. But it is not. Because sometimes, love is not about getting closer. It is about knowing when to step back. Sometimes, action is not about doing more. It is about choosing not to interfere. Think of a judge. If the judge gets emotionally attached, justice is compromised. Think of a news reporter. If the reporter becomes emotionally involved, truth becomes distorted. In these moments, you cannot “love” in the usual way. You must create distance. You must hold your emotions. From the outside, it looks like you are a robot. But it is not the same. A real “robot” has no heart. But this kind of distance requires heart. Because you feel, and still choose restraint. You care, and still choose clarity. You could act, but you choose not to. This is a higher form of courage in Love In...
by Andy Ng at www.asiatrainers.com (Sales & Management Training) Tel: 65-93672286 Email: andythecoach@gmail.com