1Love

Most of the time, writing comes easily to me. The words just seem to flow. But sometimes there are so many things running through my mind that I have trouble focusing on any particular one. Sometimes writing gives me clarity and other times it leaves me feeling vulnerable and exposed and it appears as tho I haven’t been in the mood for either of those. In an effort to avoid those feelings today, I want to share something with you and I really hope it inspires you to take action.

Every where you look right now, we are being force fed the media’s version of what’s happening in our world. Or people are throwing their opinions and views at you because they want you to take “their” side. Truth be told I’m relatively annoyed with it all and I’ve started unfollowing pages and people on social media. I can’t understand why someone has to be “right” all the time about everything. Oh and if you happen to question their belief, they get all wounded and offended.

There is so much hate in this world and it is creating unrest everywhere. Politics, money and religion: the three major things that cause such ugliness. And three forbidden topics in my home with extended family. Growing up, I can remember arguments and harsh verbal exchanges over those three things. It’s ridiculous. Every single person on this planet is entitled to their beliefs. Who are you or I to judge someone because of them? Just because we see things differently doesn’t automatically make one of us wrong.

Who out there believes in 1 Love? In the extraordinary power the concept possesses?

In the handful of years I have been blessed with in this world, I have had the opportunity to get to know so many different and dynamic people. As I’ve said in past posts, I’ve taken something from every single encounter. Love, laughter, lessons. Each meeting has helped to guide me on my path.

I’ve determined that every person in this world wants one or a combination of 6 main things: Time, Love, Laughter, Acceptance, Respect, Understanding. Sounds simple right? Each of those things can come to you in a number of different ways, it just depends on how it’s delivered and received. The irony in those things is that those who seem to need them most are the ones that rarely give them out. Those particular individuals seek to bring others down to the level they feel they are at instead of doing the work to raise themselves up to a different way of feeling and behaving. It’s not easy work. Self-reflection and personal growth can be difficult because you are the only one that you are accountable to. And sometimes, we don’t always manage ourselves or our time in positive or constructive ways.

One of the universal rules that has existed for longer than you or I is the one that states (and I’m paraphrasing here) you will get back exactly what you give out. For example, if you want to be loved, you must give love. If you want to get time, you must give your time. If you want respect, you must give respect. It’s a genius rule really and one that I wish more people paid attention to. This particular one basically encourages us to be wonderful human beings to each other and the world around us and if we do that, we will have more than enough of all that we need. Again, it’s all very simplistic.

1 Love refers to the universal love and respect expressed by all people for all people, regardless of race, creed or color. It’s brilliant. Think how beautiful our world would be if everyone adapted the 1 Love mindset. Love would not be conditional, time would be limitless, joy and laughter would fill our ears, hearts and minds. It wouldn’t matter what color your hair or skin is or what the shape of your body looks like. No one would care about your bank account, social status or address because people would love and respect you for YOU. Quiet? Outspoken? Religious or spiritual? Single or married, kids or no kids? It wouldn’t matter. 1 Love is a universal acceptance for who you are and what you stand for because you stand for the love and respect of all beings.

The truth of our current lifetime is that these are the things people will give you the hardest time on. Of course I wish this was different, for we are all on the same team. But ego, pride and selfishness tend to get in the way. Sure it would be easiest if everyone could get along all the time, but differences of opinions are seen as obstacles and challenges and that creates confrontation instead of healthy debate. We are all separate entities with our own dreams, following our own paths. Those very differences are what bring some together and yet, push so many others apart.

I’m not saying that every one needs to think or behave the same way, goodness can you imagine how bland the world would be?? All I’m saying is that we should afford others the understanding, respect and acceptance that we crave and seek. How beautiful would that be? To accept the differences and love people for where they’re at. That acceptance comes from feeling and being secure with who we are becoming and what we truly believe in. It comes from refusing to be ashamed of our way of being because someone else doesn’t agree with it. For some, this is an easy task because they are seasoned in the practice of it. For others, not so much. In those particular cases, ego tends to be their main driver and when an ego is present, there seems to be no reasoning.

Work on you. Chances are if there is something you don’t like in someone else and you tend to focus on that, it means there is something there that you need to work on in you. The universe can sometimes be vague in its signals, but it will find a way to get its message across. When someone stirs up something negative in you, take the time to ask yourself why you’re reacting that way. Are you being accepting? Are you showing love and appreciation?

Just remember that where light exists, darkness cannot. When you share your light, you share your love. And when you give love, you will get love.