LOVE is the answer…so what’s the question? Does it really matter? It all boils down to spreading the positive energy of love. There are so many problems in the world today that you could pick one and trace it back to the core of the issue. Then determine whether it is based out of love...or fear. What do I mean by this? Obviously, I am not taking about romantic love here…but I do mean love and tolerance for one another within the community and society at-large.
Examine the pay-it-forward principle where you do something extremely nice and random for a stranger and it multiplies in a positive way and ripples throughout the world. Just think about it. The power of love is amazing! Love can turn lives around. As a counselor I have seen it time and time again when working with students or clients. As a friend, I have witnessed how a true friendship can affect lives. As a wife, I have experienced how it can turn around an argument. A simple sincere hug or gesture can change a life or help to change society at-large.
Several of my colleagues also believe that love is at the root of the solution. Tony Robinson posted this on his site the other day and I couldn’t agree more. Love is the most powerful emotion! Think about what you get when you boil things down to the true base of either love or fear. Boil it down…boil it down and what lies at the foundation? Are you operating from a place of love…or fear?
Unfortunately, we live in such a competitive society that everyone jumps into the rat race of the world of work trying to stake their claim. What would happen if everyone operated from a sincere foundation of love? Instead of competing with one another we really tried to help one another. That’s what I’ve always done. I have helped my students figure things out to find their best “fit” in the world. The best major that matches and complements who they sincerely are as a person. Then to examine the world of work to find a good place to start. I do the same with my clients now.
I have always tried to help my colleagues maneuver into positions where they continue to find fulfillment and challenge so they operate as their “best” self. What would happen if we all sincerely did the same thing? What if we cooperated instead of competing? Just give it all some thought. Are you part of the problem or part of the solution? Do you operate from a foundation of love or fear?
It might be helpful for us to really examine how we operate and try it out. Start off with your circle of close friends and family and build out from there. Use the same concept of networking but keep a positive spin on it. I realize that some may feel threatened thinking perhaps that they may lose their competitive edge in life but much of the world already functions successfully this way. I know that my true network of people function this way just fine.
So, start with yourself. Love yourself. Forgive yourself for whatever might be holding you back from successfully contributing to society. Unlock the gate to your heart and send out positive vibrations. Do something kind and unexpected for a total stranger today. Listen to others…really listen to them. Contact somebody you have not spoken with in a while and let them know you care. Be kind. Help make this country a place you are proud to be a part of again. Come together, not apart. Then let love ripple throughout the rest of the world. Choose to operate from love, not fear.
So, start with yourself. Love yourself. Forgive yourself for whatever might be holding you back from successfully contributing to society. Unlock the gate to your heart and send out positive vibrations. Do something kind and unexpected for a total stranger today. Listen to others…really listen to them. Contact somebody you have not spoken with in a while and let them know you care. Be kind. Help make this country a place you are proud to be a part of again. Come together, not apart. Then let love ripple throughout the rest of the world. Choose to operate from love, not fear.