Power

I found something the other day. It was an old picture, you know the old black and white photos. It was of my grandfather and grandmother kissing in one of those cut out walls you put your head in and you have a muscle body. Maybe it was just the moment but I really have to confess that you could see the love that filled the atmosphere. The energy and connection the two had was so vibrant in that photo. I was reminded of the innocence of love and the power love carries in it. Love can conquer everything. I believe that. The human spirit is one that is tailored to love. We long for all types of love. It's who we are. I struggle with the concept of a world that isn't connected by love. We see the problems around this small planet where love is void. A vacuum is created and violence and hatred fill the absence. As a human being we feel compassion unless our heart is jaded. And what a terrible waste to have a jaded heart. It starves the spirit. I am so heartbroken when I see people killing in the name of religion. I am just as distraught when those stand by behind some icon or religion and condemn. I don't know where you might stand on any of that but I really think if we as individuals gathered as a community diverse as we may be and earnestly sought to bring love to the world we would be nothing short of unstoppable. Because you see religion kills, while faith and freedom and love brings life. I sincerely hope I did not preach or impose to many morals. I am no saint by any means of the word. Far from it actually. But I am modestly suggesting we connect and build something for the future. Earth is dying, and humanity is at war with itself. Let's stop the hemorage of senseless death and violence. Let's develop a culture built on love.
My grandmother died from cancer two years before I was born. On my grandfathers arm is a faded tatoo he had in the picture. F.S. my grandmothers initials. I see it everytime I see him. I can't begin to fathom the trials he faced losing his soulmate and wife. Today he is alive and still loves the world. But looking at the picture I saw something that even death couldn't kill. Love. Share whatever love you can. It is love that will guide us from the darkness of the horrors in the world today. Be a fool in love. Take pictures with the one you love. Remind them every chance you can. Tell your friends you love them and that without their friendship you wouldn't be the same. Reach out to someone you don't know well, and offer a hand of compassion. The small acts you do today will brighten someones day and make tomorrow much better. Just an idea. Just a little love.