“Life is short and we have never too much time for gladdening the hearts of those who are travelling the dark journey with us. Oh be swift to love, make haste to be kind.
~ Henri Frederic Amiel
Life's journey brings each of us through dark and low valleys as well as to bright heights.
Folks in the lows are probably hurting. They may be scowling and complaining or avoiding human contact. But as we all know but sometimes forget: those who appear unlovable are the ones with
the most need for loving kindness.
"Be kind whenever possible," said the Dalai Lama. "It's always possible."
Let's aim to make haste to be kind to all today. Be swift to love.
If...when...we find ourselves in one of those dark places, let's begin by being kind to ourselves and go from there. Even if it seems we have little to give, let's be as kind as
possible, remembering what the Dalai Lama said because...
"What the world needs now is love, sweet love."
Let's carry that tune. Whether or not we sing it, let's hold it in our hearts.
For gladdening,
Charlene
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LOVE: It will grow each time you give it away.
(from The Twelve Gifts of Birth)
