In our world today, the things that make the big news are the “big things.” Even the most humble things only get addressed when they become a big movement, such as the publicity around the charitable works of Mother Theresa and “paying it forward”.
We know you are loving beings. We know that, given an ideal world you would treat everyone with kindness, dignity, and respect.
As I was reflecting the other day on love — loving ourselves, loving our neighbor, loving the world itself — it came to me that with all the “stigma” attached to the word love, sometimes we may be at a loss as to what it means.
Each of us is graced with the most powerful gift. With it, we are able to make people soar out of orbit with happiness, or plummet to the earth with despair if we are careless.
A simple touch, a gentle kiss, a warm embrace, sitting silently while holding someone’s hand or a loving smile from across the room can all bring peace and calm to a troubled stranger or friend.
Treat one another with loving kindness. It will change your reality.
Mountains to Climb
The essence of all religions is love, compassion, and tolerance. Kindness is my true religion.
So often we spend most of our time taking care of our physical needs. We make sure our bodies are fed, cleaned, clothed, exercised and rested. We also make sure intellectual stimulation and entertainment is a priority. Yet we also overlook the most important need — love.
THE PEBBLE
