Nothing Can Be Resolved With Others

It feels frustrating, but we recognise others’ boundaries.

Keeping our door open represents a mature balance between boundaries and constant availability. We recognise a person’s current inability to open up, but we don’t let this closed-ness cause us to shut down. Even a Buddha can’t open people’s minds unless they are ready to connect; they will open in their own good time, as we did.

We don’t hold any active rejection towards others, leaving room for future possibilities. By having infinite patience and low expectations, we accept the reality that some people may choose to stay closed off. The invitation to communicate remains genuine and unaltered by past frustrations.

Integrity is maintained, regret is eliminated and warmth is consistently cultivated.