Choose Love

Love is a force that binds and connects, inspires devotion and a willingness to commit. We choose to view the world through a filter of love. There are countless reasons to fear, but we can only counter it with love. We acknowledge that there is bad in the world. It is impossible to deny that humanity and its impact on the world can be destructive. It is also impossible to deny that Mother Nature can be unforgiving. We must choose to focus on and highlight that which inspires feelings of wonder and awe and do what we can to nurture and protect the source of those feelings.

Make a choice to choose love; act with compassion, empathy, and kindness. Face the source of any pain, anger, or fear with love. Do not allow pain, anger, or fear to make you hard or cruel.

When we choose love, we choose with our heart not our head. While there are times when we must gather facts, weigh the pros and cons, and then make a logical and rational decision. There are also times when we must put logic and reason aside and follow the dictates of our hearts. Sometimes your heart speaks truer than your head. Your head might offer the most logical option, but your heart knows whether your decision is going to bring you joy or sorrow.

Do what you love. Be loving. Don’t withhold love. Love harder. Give compliments, show affection, show interest, and be supportive. Your choice to choose love could transform your life and the lives of those around you.

Make “I love you” a normal part of your everyday conversations. Let others know how much you care. All the time. Do it even if it makes you, or them, uncomfortable.