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" Love is the most universal, the most tremendous
and the most mystical of cosmic forces."
~Pierre Teilhard de Chardin
In my first blog for this year, I had
focused on two major influences for good that inspired me: the astronauts'
message to Cop 21 and the response of Cop 21 in Paris, France. These world
leaders compiled the first Universal Climate Agreement document. With the unanimous support of all
scientists, all agreed on, in principle. This was completed on December 12,
2015. However, this document has to be ratified by 55 countries. When
this is done , it will be signed in April in New York.
To continue this theme seems very
fitting dovetailing with the theme of love. After all, we love what is
important to us and we take care of it.
It seems appropriate then to include the
quote by Chardin given above.
We have no difficulty agreeing that love is powerful, is known by everyone on this earth in
one form or another . It has been commented
on in every genre known to
humankind.
However, as you know, while universal,
the opposite is often true. Simply turning on your TV will tune you in to the
hate and conflict in the world. Oftentimes, it leaves us feeling helpful and hopeless. Again,
we are back to the question of what we can do.
There are many things we can do.
However, first of all, the important thing is to stop and be! That may seem either difficult or easy
depending on your point of view and your experience.
In a sense, what we can do is to stop
the whirlwind we are in? Do you feel that you and your world is spinning out of
control?
Here are some ways to change that:
1. Refresh yourself by spending time in
nature. It may be as simple as going for a walk, especially if you are near
woods or a beach, maybe with a
pet.
2. Observe an animal - a pet dog or cat
and notice how he or she is able to live in the moment. Notice if it ever gets
in a bad mood, especially in the morning!
3. Sing a favorite song or listen to it.
It can lift your spirit to help you realize how gifted you are, as a person and
as one loved by family and friends.
4. Accept
the fact that you'll never get it all done, and begin to live more fully in the
only moment you have- now!
Dr. Wayne Dyer expresses it so well!
Now, if only each of us could
follow his advice!
As my mother used to say, "Goodness
comes home to roost." So, too, when you love, be it human or
non-human, it returns to you in
unexpected ways. So let nature of
some sort refresh you so that you can return to your busy life energized and renewed. Remember, though, to live
each day well!
Since this is February, and we set aside a day just for love, I wish everyone a very Happy Valentine's!
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