No matter which spiritual tradition we embrace, each of us can interact with others with patience, generosity, and kindness. It takes very little effort to do so—simply hold the intention with an open heart. Mother Teresa acknowledged this when she said, "We can do no great things, only small things with great love."
A legacy of love, like hers, is one worth leaving—one loving gesture at a time. ©2024, Janice L. Lundy
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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? |
Gentle and timely reminders for the spiritual journey, because sometimes we forget or need a kind nudge back to Center.
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Dr. Janice Lynne Lundy (PsyD, DMin, MPC)
is The Gerald May Professor of Spiritual Direction & Counseling at the Graduate Theological Foundation. She is an interspiritual director/mentor, educator and counselor who has been pointing people back toward the Sacred for nearly thirty years. Connect |