The famous quote in my title is attributed to Mahatma Gandhi. And those words have had a huge influence on who I am today. Why did this come up? I was attempting to explain to someone that what we put out into the world is what we are likely to get back. Are you angry and judgmental? You are likely to get anger and judgment back. Are you fearful and isolated? You will find that your world becomes even more fear worthy and you will have no support. Are you abrasive with people? You aren't likely to get loving reactions. Maxine, who in her lucid moments could be wise, told me that you reach more people with sugar than with vinegar. How does this relate to Mahatma Gandhi and his quote?
I have learned over the years that during the times that I am centered and loving, I can create miracles. I reach out to people, and they reach out to me. I practice acceptance, people are more likely to accept me. I attempt to be open and non-judgmental, people will be more open to me. I show my support for the struggles of other human beings, and they are more likely to be supportive of me. So, what I'm saying is that I can influence the world more from a loving perspective than from one of hate. Does this mean that people who hate don't exist in my world? If you know me, I have had many struggles with difficult people and relationships. But I recognize now, as I've become more mature, that I can put out anger about all that. Or I can put out love. It really is tough sometimes to take the more loving perspective. It really is. There are some people in this world that I just don't want to deal with. But I can detach with love. Or I can sit in the anger and hate. Guess which might be healthier?
I am the change I want to see in the world. I want to see more acceptance for people and who they are. I want to see mental illness treated by the world as the legitimate problem that it is. I want to see all people treated as the valuable human beings that they are, in spite of differences in race, religion, and sexuality. And I am the change I want to see in this world because I recognize that I have a responsibility to be the kind of person I expect others to be. To get love, I give love. How are you the change you wish to see in this world? What do you do that can lead to more love and acceptance? As always, I love to hear from you. Let's talk!
I have learned over the years that during the times that I am centered and loving, I can create miracles. I reach out to people, and they reach out to me. I practice acceptance, people are more likely to accept me. I attempt to be open and non-judgmental, people will be more open to me. I show my support for the struggles of other human beings, and they are more likely to be supportive of me. So, what I'm saying is that I can influence the world more from a loving perspective than from one of hate. Does this mean that people who hate don't exist in my world? If you know me, I have had many struggles with difficult people and relationships. But I recognize now, as I've become more mature, that I can put out anger about all that. Or I can put out love. It really is tough sometimes to take the more loving perspective. It really is. There are some people in this world that I just don't want to deal with. But I can detach with love. Or I can sit in the anger and hate. Guess which might be healthier?
I am the change I want to see in the world. I want to see more acceptance for people and who they are. I want to see mental illness treated by the world as the legitimate problem that it is. I want to see all people treated as the valuable human beings that they are, in spite of differences in race, religion, and sexuality. And I am the change I want to see in this world because I recognize that I have a responsibility to be the kind of person I expect others to be. To get love, I give love. How are you the change you wish to see in this world? What do you do that can lead to more love and acceptance? As always, I love to hear from you. Let's talk!
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