Darkness

"Every person has certain qualities or presences in their heart that are awkward, disturbing and negative.  One of your sacred duties is to exercise kindness toward them.   In a sense, you are called to be a loving parent to your delinquent qualities.   Your kindness will slowly poultice their negativity, alleviate their fear, and help them to see that your soul is a home where there is no judgment or febrile hunger for a fixed or limited identity."  John O' Donahue