Spread love, one small step at a time.
The world we are living in today isn't the brightest or happiest. News columns are filled with reports of crimes and deaths, that sometimes it's easy to forget that there is some amount of goodness left in the world. With Valentine's Day rolling, this day brings a gentle, spiritual reminder that there is love and kindness left in the world and we should recognize, embrace, and celebrate it for all it's worth.
We can't remove war, poverty, starvation and hatred. But the least we can do is to spread love and kindness regardless of the circumstances. Let's start by:
1. Be kind- There is endless human suffering around. People are being stripped of their identity, confidence and purpose. People are raw, broken and vulnerable. BE KIND to them by giving them a chance to express their doubts, hopes and insecurities. Fuel their growth. Motivate them to believe in the power to turn their hopes and dreams into reality.
2. Be grateful- Being grateful is a choice we make. End your day by being grateful and feeling truly blessed for all that life has to offer. Train your mind to focus on what you have than what you've lost. Express your desire to truly thank people who helped you stay afloat when you were drowning. People who helped curtail grief, desperation and fear by showing love, kindness and generosity. People who helped you laugh, embraced you, offered shoulders to lean on and provided sorrowful reaction to tears. Make sure to pen down your gratitude to people who have made you smile or lightened your burden. The tangible note will be something they will refer to in moments when they need to know they've made a difference. Your act of gratitude will be just as meaningful as the effort that prompted it.
3. Be hopeful- Offer hope to people who are lost, suffering, bitter, worried and struggling. Lift someone's spirit. Keep the positivity flowing in them. Be the platform to provide light to others.
We all have this limitless power of goodness within us. We get so busy in our lives that we forget to appreciate the people we love. So, sometimes we do need a reminder. I don't feel off the hook in treating people with love and kindness during the rest of the year. I feel more stimulated. So, let's bring some love back into this world.
A zillion thoughts run through my mind along with a flood of emotions. My heart swells with the memories of the various acts of support and help that were done on behalf of you'll. A BIG thank you to each one of you who allowed me into your lives along my journey thus far. Your every prayer, every encouraging word, and kind gesture has helped me be the person I am today. Each one of you'll contributed to making me better than I was yesterday. You'll taught me to celebrate the small victories in life, and that my life is a result of the choices I have made. THANK YOU for being in this with me. I'm extraordinarily blessed and truly humbled.
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone.
We can't remove war, poverty, starvation and hatred. But the least we can do is to spread love and kindness regardless of the circumstances. Let's start by:
1. Be kind- There is endless human suffering around. People are being stripped of their identity, confidence and purpose. People are raw, broken and vulnerable. BE KIND to them by giving them a chance to express their doubts, hopes and insecurities. Fuel their growth. Motivate them to believe in the power to turn their hopes and dreams into reality.
2. Be grateful- Being grateful is a choice we make. End your day by being grateful and feeling truly blessed for all that life has to offer. Train your mind to focus on what you have than what you've lost. Express your desire to truly thank people who helped you stay afloat when you were drowning. People who helped curtail grief, desperation and fear by showing love, kindness and generosity. People who helped you laugh, embraced you, offered shoulders to lean on and provided sorrowful reaction to tears. Make sure to pen down your gratitude to people who have made you smile or lightened your burden. The tangible note will be something they will refer to in moments when they need to know they've made a difference. Your act of gratitude will be just as meaningful as the effort that prompted it.
3. Be hopeful- Offer hope to people who are lost, suffering, bitter, worried and struggling. Lift someone's spirit. Keep the positivity flowing in them. Be the platform to provide light to others.
We all have this limitless power of goodness within us. We get so busy in our lives that we forget to appreciate the people we love. So, sometimes we do need a reminder. I don't feel off the hook in treating people with love and kindness during the rest of the year. I feel more stimulated. So, let's bring some love back into this world.
A zillion thoughts run through my mind along with a flood of emotions. My heart swells with the memories of the various acts of support and help that were done on behalf of you'll. A BIG thank you to each one of you who allowed me into your lives along my journey thus far. Your every prayer, every encouraging word, and kind gesture has helped me be the person I am today. Each one of you'll contributed to making me better than I was yesterday. You'll taught me to celebrate the small victories in life, and that my life is a result of the choices I have made. THANK YOU for being in this with me. I'm extraordinarily blessed and truly humbled.
Happy Valentine's Day, everyone.
Heartwarming! Rock on, woman.
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-AK