Power leads from the top.
Love leads from the bottom.
Power takes.
Love gives.
We see love in the little ripples in the pond. We are seduced with delusions of love in entertainment media. This little love, comforting love. But just look at the world. We humans have failed at big love. We’ve had centuries of instruction and exemplary acts of authentic love. Look at where we are. We’ve failed, lacking in the real persistence and courage love requires.
Each of us has a radius of authentic love. It begins where we are and extends outward to the limit of this love, generating a circle inside of which we practice this love. The radius might first include family and friends. It might go beyond to neighbors, colleagues or church members. Perhaps it extends to community. Its measure can be as small NIMBY types or large as Mother Teresa’s.What is your radius of authentic love?
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