In our heart of hearts, we know what we should be doing to bring love and harmony into our own lives and the lives of those around us. Simple words from ancient philosophers have long revealed secrets that we should live by.
Here are eight thoughts that should bring peace into everyone’s heart.
- Speak kindly to everyone you meet. Everyone carries a heavy burden.
- Wish blessings to others.
- Be forgiving of everyone who has ever hurt you.
- Let go of anger.
- Forgive yourself instead of admonishing yourself by saying “Why didn’t I?”
- Express your love to those whom you really love, instead of saying, “They know I love them”
- Remind yourself often throughout the day that those you love are a gift and you have no idea just how long they will be yours to cherish.
- Be kind.
As Massachusetts poet, philosopher, and lecturer Ralph Waldo Emerson has said: “You cannot do a kindness too soon, because you never know how soon it will be too late.”
Copyright 2022 Rita Watson