​As we age, the more we may realize that not much in life matters if we don't have love. Love of a partner, of family and friends. Love of work and creative expression. Love of the Earth and her bounty. Love of growth and the opportunity to be all that we can be. But in order to receive this love, we must have an open heart. We must be able to fully give love, too.
 
Today, set the intention to live with a wide-open heart as best you can; to not shut down or close off to others; to not judge or discriminate or neglect. Extend yourself to others and strive to live with unconditional friendliness toward all beings—both animal and human. This is a life worth living, one rooted in love.

​©2024, Janice L. Lundy

​The divine is found in every form, in every person with whom you cross paths, even those individuals who appear to be the most difficult. Every human being is fashioned with an all-knowing hand. Each is struggling to live with as little discomfort and the highest degree of happiness that’s possible. We are more alike than we are different. 
 
Knowing this, how shall we choose to treat one another? If I am you and you are me, how shall we live?