Wednesday, September 08, 2004
Love and fear and violence in the world
The events of the last few months and especially of the last week have left the world a little sadder place. I can't help but think that fear and lack of true self love are at the root of a lot of the violence we see around us.
Don Miguel Ruiz in "The Mastery of Love" writes:
"Love is the medicine that accelerates the process of healing. There is no other medicine but unconditional love. Not: ... I love myself if... we cannot love love others until we love ourselves."
Reading the poem Desirata is also a great way to gently remind yourself that you are perfect the way you are. If someone ever gave you that poem, it was because they care for you and think highly of you. Start believing it. If you don't have a copy, go on a search engine and download your copy. Be gentle with yourself. You deserve it. Once you love yourself unconditionally, you will be better able to love and to accept that you can be loved. The world needs a lot of love.
Marguerite Tennier
The coach who wants to change the world,
One Man at a Time
http://www.canadascoach.com
Don Miguel Ruiz in "The Mastery of Love" writes:
"Love is the medicine that accelerates the process of healing. There is no other medicine but unconditional love. Not: ... I love myself if... we cannot love love others until we love ourselves."
Reading the poem Desirata is also a great way to gently remind yourself that you are perfect the way you are. If someone ever gave you that poem, it was because they care for you and think highly of you. Start believing it. If you don't have a copy, go on a search engine and download your copy. Be gentle with yourself. You deserve it. Once you love yourself unconditionally, you will be better able to love and to accept that you can be loved. The world needs a lot of love.
Marguerite Tennier
The coach who wants to change the world,
One Man at a Time
http://www.canadascoach.com
