It has felt like forever since I could take the time to write, but alas, I have a few spare moments!
Untapped potential
Lately, I have been thinking about the untapped potential in each and every one of us. There is so much energy. So much knowledge. So much room for growth. So much beauty. Most of all, there is an over abundance of love within all of us. We have the gift to give with all of our hearts, but so often we are overcome by selfishness. We chose ONLY to give our heart to those who give us something in return. We give ONLY to those who show us love. We give ONLY to those who share our beliefs. We give ONLY to those whom we know.
Why are we so limited? Why are we so selective? Are we afraid? Are we afraid of being vulnerable? Are we afraid that if we show compassion to someone that they may turn around and hurt us? Are we afraid that someone from church or work may look at us funny? Are we afraid of being judged? Are we afraid that there is not warmth left in this bitter group of beings we call humanity?
All these questions stir up why we should limit ourselves, but we should not see limits within ourselves. We are capable of an unlimited amount of love and joy. We are capable of changing the world, each and every single one of us. It starts with one little act of kindness that can spread like wildfire. One act of kindness can change someone's day. One act of kindness can change someone's life. Most of all: one act of kindness can change someone's perspective. You can help someone see the world in a different light. A light that is compassion. You may spark something in another that will make them want to share their gift of giving with another and another and another. This chain may start off small, it may fizzle out, but it can grow. Isn't it worth a try?
One act of kindness can bring peace.
Your assignment
Yes, you read my blog and you get homework! But it's only as difficult as you make it!
Be nice to someone today. Hold the door for someone, let someone cut in front of you in the grocery line, pay for someone's ice cream, pick something up for someone, send flowers to someone in a nursing home. Just do something, no matter how big or small.
Think about the people that inspire you as a peace-leader. YOU are a PEACE-LEADER. You do have the potential! Find inspiration in individuals like Gandhi, Martin Luther King, the Dalai Llama, Mother Teresa, Rosa Parks, your mother, your aunt, your uncle or anyone else who shows you that words are powerful, but silence is even more powerful. Find inspiration in knowing that your actions really do speak louder than your words!
Remember: You are limitless. Let your light shine!
Final Thought
Check out this video made by local students, who show what a little bit of your time can do:
Much love and peace,
Charlie
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