Attention is derived from the Latin word tendere, meaning to stretch towards. The English word tender has the same root; suggesting that giving someone (or yourself) attention is an act of tenderness, or love. Tenderness then, is the basic ingredient in any meditation practice.
Matt Young, Melbourne Meditation Centre
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Curating Quietude 
Such a lovely reminder of where our words come from!
Linda xx
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A few years ago I was listening to one of Matt Young’s guided meditations where he used the word tenderness. It brought me undone. The power of language. Tenderness has become one of my favourite words. Thanks for visiting Linda.🌺
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How wonderful – I love the nuance and the history and how different words resonate with us at different times… tenderness is sublime! L xx
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