Five Ways to Express Love

I attended a talk by a sister from Plum Village, the mindfulness community founded by Thich Nhat Hanh. Around 30 people gathered together, and we spent time meditating with the sister and listening to her violin performance.

The sister shared “five ways to express love”:

1. Words
2. Being together
3. Physical touch
4. Gifts
5. Acts of service

She said that acts of service can be something simple, like washing dishes.

Physical touch may be more difficult in Japanese culture.

The sister also mentioned the word “affinity” several times during the talk.