(This could have been really long. There is a lot I want to say but I decided to expedite this the best I could to get the message moving faster. Check it out.)
As the days go by and as the weeks continue and morph into months, and then years, some things get better and some things get worst. Unfortunately we could not afford for some of the things that have gotten worse to get to the current state they are in, but here we are. With streets bleeding, family's crying, and many taking the lives of not only themselves but others I could not help but notice something. Hate and negativity is spreading like wildfire while Love is not only a choice but something many do not even acknowledge is a choice anymore.
Love is such a powerful thing, a powerful word. And yet, with all of the power that is behind love there are more haters than lovers. There are more people that participate in internet bullying, hate crimes, sexism, ageism, classism, racism, trolling, taunting, terrorizing, discrimination, than there are that spread love. Now it would be delusional for me to say that spreading love will be the fix to all of these other things that many people participate in, but love is actually a great place to start. But it starts with a choice.
It starts with choosing love. Choosing to show love instead of hate. Choosing to build up than break down. Instead of breaking someone down because you view them as opposition remember there is no real competition to you, but you. And even then you should love your competition. Show them love. Show yourself love. Treat yourself better. Treat others better. Spread a little bit of love whenever you can, in small or big ways. As small as it may be that little moment of love you show someone else could be the love they needed to keep them going.
Instead of spreading hate or negativity, spread love. Show love, show compassion, show support, show forgiveness, show openness. If we all could inject some love back in the world you never know who it might reach. It might reach that person that feels they aren’t loved. Take the opportunity to choose love. Showing hate and spread hate or negativity can hurt more people than you can imagine. But showing love hurts no one. So instead of hurting someone help someone.
Even if you do not agree with someone, or their beliefs, there are ways to have dialogue without showing hate or pushing negativity to the forefront. Some people want to do something to help with everything that is going on in the world. Even if you feel you have no time to spare, or money to spare, spare some love. Show someone love. But don't forget to start with yourself. Start showing yourself some love. Treat yourself better. But remember the choice is yours. I Choose Love. What do you choose?