The Theme of Love

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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!