Listening to an old song with the line,”what the world needs now, is love, true love,” began to bring back memories of my childhood days. I was raised on a small farm in rural Alabama. I am the youngest of 5 children. We didn’t have alot of material wealth. No indoor plumbing. No electricity until I was in the 3rd grade. Then, it was just a simple drop cord hanging from the ceiling with a 25watt light bulb…but, we had love. If you’ve ever watched “The Walton’s” on tv then you have an idea of how I was raised.
Mom and Dad were very affectionate with their love, with the hugs and kisses, tucking us in bed at night, letting us sit in their laps…taking time to talk to us…..things alot of kids now days never experience.
People need to feel loved. They need to know someone really cares. You want the crime rate to go down. Show some real love. Stop some of the runaway teen problems….love them with a true love.
I often say this. “You don’t fall in love, you fall in mud puddles.” Love is a choice. I chose to love you. I don’t love you because you are rich or poor, black or white, good or bad. I just chose to love you. I don’t love you expecting anything in return. Of course, its nice to see and feel the love returned, but, regardless of the love you may or may not have for me, I can still chose to love you. Thats my choice.
My question to you….How long has it been since to took the time to really look someone in the eye, hold their hand, and say, “I love you”, and really mean it? What about your spouse? Do they know you really love them and have their best interest at heart? Are you kids comfortable talking with you about their problems?
Now, how long has it been since someone told you they loved you? And, you both ‘were there’, sharing a real moment of love and compassion for each other.
Think! Chose to love that one close to you simply because you have the power and ability to do so. Don’t worry if they don’t return that love. When they see that you ‘really’ love them with no strings attached, they will begin to return that love. And, if they don’t they are the ones that have lost. Just think how good you will feel because you loved someone, just because you wanted to…that’s your choice.
And, that’s the truth…..