By being kind and patient
By showing acceptance and appreciation
By being respectful and mindful of the environment
By loving and caring for our children and our elderly
By appreciating what we have and taking the time to look around us
By listening deep enough with an open heart
By responding if needed
By being in the world with kindness
By being kinder with myself
By facing my biggest fears and find way to let go of, in order to release myself and others of its hurting dynamic
Through loving
By Visualization and Prayer......such as the following ....
We have such a beautiful home, let’s no longer spoil it. Wish that there be no more pain, no more tears, no more bloodshed, wish that there be peace on earth. See people smiling,
Visualise the light …Golden Light…the Christ Light.,.. pouring over them . . . helping them to see clearly, , , helping them to see the truth, This is the light of God, spreading love in their hearts and reason in ...
How can I best love the world?
By Visualization and Prayer……such as the following ….
We have such a beautiful home, let’s no longer spoil it. Wish that there be no more pain, no more tears, no more bloodshed, wish that there be peace on earth. See people smiling,
Visualise the light …Golden Light…the Christ Light.,.. pouring over them . . . helping them to see clearly, , , helping them to see the truth, This is the light of God, spreading love in their hearts and reason in their thoughts , , , healing their wounds, bringing comfort in their sorrow,
Breathe deeply and pray:
“0 Merciful One, You spread out Your hands on the cross, and you gathered together the Nations that were far from You so that they may glorify Your great goodness.”
I used to do my best to show love, respect, kindness, etc. to everyone around me. Trouble was, I forgot to love me. And I lost me in everyone else. It took a lot of doing and a lot of help to find me again and begin to treat myself as my own best friend. Then, instead of trying to love out of an emptied-out heart, I found I was loving out of a full heart. That’s how I best love my little corner of the world.
As the world begins on the spot of ground on which I stand love begins here with gratitude for simply being here – being aware I am alive, I breathe and can give and knowing what my first thought is. Today, for me, that thought was bitter. A heart cry began to turn it into grief and taking my wife a cup of tea. Love held the handle. It does that all the time.
Go vegan; drive as little as possible (walk instead); reduce consumption; reuse items as much as possible; recycle when possible; purchase LED lights when replacing bulbs; Leave the lights off when possible; some think it's gross, but if it's yellow, keep it mellow; learn how to communicate with nature so as to live in harmony with it; study world religions so as to understand other cultures and belief systems; learn to be a better leader; study UFOs and aliens (as I suspect this is part of my d...
Go vegan; drive as little as possible (walk instead); reduce consumption; reuse items as much as possible; recycle when possible; purchase LED lights when replacing bulbs; Leave the lights off when possible; some think it’s gross, but if it’s yellow, keep it mellow; learn how to communicate with nature so as to live in harmony with it; study world religions so as to understand other cultures and belief systems; learn to be a better leader; study UFOs and aliens (as I suspect this is part of my dharma); know my “why” whenever I am doing something; study American history so as to know where we came from and how to go from here; practice channeling my own desires to the needs of the world; practice gratitude and expressing that gratitude to others; practice nonresistance to what is and live in harmony with the Tao, rather than fighting it; face my fears, so as to yield and conquer; focus on being a diligent student; be obedient, grateful, helpful and respectful to my parents; be a good citizen of the United States and of the world by speaking out against injustice and acknowledging when justice has occurred and obeying all just laws and challenging all unjust laws; use the I Ching to discover more of my dharma; practice balancing between yin and yang in my actions; keep my wisdom a secret from those not yet ready for it, so as to meet them where they are; be a loyal friend to others; study ethics and think on morals; honor, consider, and study the traditions of antiquity; attend marches against injustice when I have the opportunity; and be a friend to the marginalized. There are so many other ways to love the world, but the computer would not have enough data to store it all.
RE: practice channeling my own desires to the needs of the world - this is vocation by definition
RE: keep my wisdom a secret from those not yet ready for it, so as to meet them where they are - best advice I've heard in a long time! Thanks. . .
RE: learn to be a better leader - It dawned on me that my guilty fascination with bing-watching "The Walking Dead" was because it's an abstract study in leadership in ridiculous situations.
RE: study UFOs and aliens - interesting suggestion! I'd be ...
RE: practice channeling my own desires to the needs of the world – this is vocation by definition
RE: keep my wisdom a secret from those not yet ready for it, so as to meet them where they are – best advice I’ve heard in a long time! Thanks. . .
RE: learn to be a better leader – It dawned on me that my guilty fascination with bing-watching “The Walking Dead” was because it’s an abstract study in leadership in ridiculous situations.
RE: study UFOs and aliens – interesting suggestion! I’d be curious for you to unpack this a little for us, if you’d care to. Why would an interest such as this illuminate how we might better love the world?
Hi, Javier. Well, interestingly, I was fascinated with UFOs and aliens as a young child and loved our road trips to Roswell, NM. I even had an imaginary alien friend from Saturn named Jimmy. Eventually, however, I grew out of this phase and just saw aliens and UFOs as a bunch of weird BS some quacks came up with. That was, until I started studying mystical experiences and psychic phenomena. As I studied more on this, UFOs came up over and over again, and I wrestled with whether these were litera...
Hi, Javier. Well, interestingly, I was fascinated with UFOs and aliens as a young child and loved our road trips to Roswell, NM. I even had an imaginary alien friend from Saturn named Jimmy. Eventually, however, I grew out of this phase and just saw aliens and UFOs as a bunch of weird BS some quacks came up with. That was, until I started studying mystical experiences and psychic phenomena. As I studied more on this, UFOs came up over and over again, and I wrestled with whether these were literally real or a collective psychological phenomena (in my opinion now, it is both-collective psychological mythologies breaking through to physical reality; this is why some UFOs are photographed or tracked on pilot radars). Linking my childhood obsession to my adult study of spiritual experiences (a rather unintended happening) was something I took as a nod from the Universe to study extraterrestrial encounters as part of my God-given mission in the Universe. Whether I am interpreting my dharma right or not, I don’t know, but, for now, I will at least say it’s a good guess.
Oh yes! Also, many encounters with extraterrestrials teach people the importance of unconditional love. For more on this, look up the encounters of Michael J.S. Carter, a Unitarian Universalist minister. Some of his ideas are a little out there, but I appreciate his recountings of his encounters with benevolent extraterrestrials.
Thanks again, Hot Sauce. Your's is a fascinating perspective. I've seen strange things in the sky that I've yet to get a satisfactory explanation for. Although the "dancing star" could very well be terrestrial technology, I asked my father (retired DoD) about it. Imagine my surprise when, after listening to my account, instead of telling me to "quit taking the pot and get a haircut!" he admitted that he'd seen the same dancing stars in his childhood from the vantage of a cornfield in N. Dakota ...
Thanks again, Hot Sauce. Your’s is a fascinating perspective. I’ve seen strange things in the sky that I’ve yet to get a satisfactory explanation for. Although the “dancing star” could very well be terrestrial technology, I asked my father (retired DoD) about it. Imagine my surprise when, after listening to my account, instead of telling me to “quit taking the pot and get a haircut!” he admitted that he’d seen the same dancing stars in his childhood from the vantage of a cornfield in N. Dakota in the early 1950’s! Thanks for your time and the pointers! One love, many lives. .
By leading with my heart.
I started my day inside my head/ego. Then i watched Br. David’s video, A GRATEFUL DAY. It allowed me to reset my focus. Thanks to all who create and contribute to this lifeline of sanity. I look forward to it every day.
What a beautiful question! Thank you, folks at demo.gratefulness.org, for reminding us that for most of us who have food and shelter and friends, the world is indeed not to be endured but loved. I will try to look with tenderness at all I see today.
As I read everyone’s reflection to this question, I find myself in agreement. There are so many ways to answer that are spot on!
Me, personally, what WILL I do? Bear witness to the complexities of the world and all that entails. Withhold judgementalism. Extend compassion.
Reciclando, siendo amable con quien me cruzo, haciendo algo por los demás
Unconditionally.
By being kind and patient
By showing acceptance and appreciation
By being respectful and mindful of the environment
By loving and caring for our children and our elderly
By appreciating what we have and taking the time to look around us
By listening deep enough with an open heart
By responding if needed
By being in the world with kindness
By being kinder with myself
By facing my biggest fears and find way to let go of, in order to release myself and others of its hurting dynamic
Through loving
How can I best love the world?
By Visualization and Prayer......such as the following ....
We have such a beautiful home, let’s no longer spoil it. Wish that there be no more pain, no more tears, no more bloodshed, wish that there be peace on earth. See people smiling,
Visualise the light …Golden Light…the Christ Light.,.. pouring over them . . . helping them to see clearly, , , helping them to see the truth, This is the light of God, spreading love in their hearts and reason in ...
How can I best love the world?
By Visualization and Prayer……such as the following ….
We have such a beautiful home, let’s no longer spoil it. Wish that there be no more pain, no more tears, no more bloodshed, wish that there be peace on earth. See people smiling,
Visualise the light …Golden Light…the Christ Light.,.. pouring over them . . . helping them to see clearly, , , helping them to see the truth, This is the light of God, spreading love in their hearts and reason in their thoughts , , , healing their wounds, bringing comfort in their sorrow,
Breathe deeply and pray:
“0 Merciful One, You spread out Your hands on the cross, and you gathered together the Nations that were far from You so that they may glorify Your great goodness.”
I used to do my best to show love, respect, kindness, etc. to everyone around me. Trouble was, I forgot to love me. And I lost me in everyone else. It took a lot of doing and a lot of help to find me again and begin to treat myself as my own best friend. Then, instead of trying to love out of an emptied-out heart, I found I was loving out of a full heart. That’s how I best love my little corner of the world.
I can best love the world today by being open and free of judgement.
As the world begins on the spot of ground on which I stand love begins here with gratitude for simply being here – being aware I am alive, I breathe and can give and knowing what my first thought is. Today, for me, that thought was bitter. A heart cry began to turn it into grief and taking my wife a cup of tea. Love held the handle. It does that all the time.
Begin with compassion and kindness toward all persons/creation.
…by practicing being kind to self and others …
Go vegan; drive as little as possible (walk instead); reduce consumption; reuse items as much as possible; recycle when possible; purchase LED lights when replacing bulbs; Leave the lights off when possible; some think it's gross, but if it's yellow, keep it mellow; learn how to communicate with nature so as to live in harmony with it; study world religions so as to understand other cultures and belief systems; learn to be a better leader; study UFOs and aliens (as I suspect this is part of my d...
Go vegan; drive as little as possible (walk instead); reduce consumption; reuse items as much as possible; recycle when possible; purchase LED lights when replacing bulbs; Leave the lights off when possible; some think it’s gross, but if it’s yellow, keep it mellow; learn how to communicate with nature so as to live in harmony with it; study world religions so as to understand other cultures and belief systems; learn to be a better leader; study UFOs and aliens (as I suspect this is part of my dharma); know my “why” whenever I am doing something; study American history so as to know where we came from and how to go from here; practice channeling my own desires to the needs of the world; practice gratitude and expressing that gratitude to others; practice nonresistance to what is and live in harmony with the Tao, rather than fighting it; face my fears, so as to yield and conquer; focus on being a diligent student; be obedient, grateful, helpful and respectful to my parents; be a good citizen of the United States and of the world by speaking out against injustice and acknowledging when justice has occurred and obeying all just laws and challenging all unjust laws; use the I Ching to discover more of my dharma; practice balancing between yin and yang in my actions; keep my wisdom a secret from those not yet ready for it, so as to meet them where they are; be a loyal friend to others; study ethics and think on morals; honor, consider, and study the traditions of antiquity; attend marches against injustice when I have the opportunity; and be a friend to the marginalized. There are so many other ways to love the world, but the computer would not have enough data to store it all.
RE: practice channeling my own desires to the needs of the world - this is vocation by definition
RE: keep my wisdom a secret from those not yet ready for it, so as to meet them where they are - best advice I've heard in a long time! Thanks. . .
RE: learn to be a better leader - It dawned on me that my guilty fascination with bing-watching "The Walking Dead" was because it's an abstract study in leadership in ridiculous situations.
RE: study UFOs and aliens - interesting suggestion! I'd be ...
RE: practice channeling my own desires to the needs of the world – this is vocation by definition
RE: keep my wisdom a secret from those not yet ready for it, so as to meet them where they are – best advice I’ve heard in a long time! Thanks. . .
RE: learn to be a better leader – It dawned on me that my guilty fascination with bing-watching “The Walking Dead” was because it’s an abstract study in leadership in ridiculous situations.
RE: study UFOs and aliens – interesting suggestion! I’d be curious for you to unpack this a little for us, if you’d care to. Why would an interest such as this illuminate how we might better love the world?
Excellent response, Hot Sauce!
Hi, Javier. Well, interestingly, I was fascinated with UFOs and aliens as a young child and loved our road trips to Roswell, NM. I even had an imaginary alien friend from Saturn named Jimmy. Eventually, however, I grew out of this phase and just saw aliens and UFOs as a bunch of weird BS some quacks came up with. That was, until I started studying mystical experiences and psychic phenomena. As I studied more on this, UFOs came up over and over again, and I wrestled with whether these were litera...
Hi, Javier. Well, interestingly, I was fascinated with UFOs and aliens as a young child and loved our road trips to Roswell, NM. I even had an imaginary alien friend from Saturn named Jimmy. Eventually, however, I grew out of this phase and just saw aliens and UFOs as a bunch of weird BS some quacks came up with. That was, until I started studying mystical experiences and psychic phenomena. As I studied more on this, UFOs came up over and over again, and I wrestled with whether these were literally real or a collective psychological phenomena (in my opinion now, it is both-collective psychological mythologies breaking through to physical reality; this is why some UFOs are photographed or tracked on pilot radars). Linking my childhood obsession to my adult study of spiritual experiences (a rather unintended happening) was something I took as a nod from the Universe to study extraterrestrial encounters as part of my God-given mission in the Universe. Whether I am interpreting my dharma right or not, I don’t know, but, for now, I will at least say it’s a good guess.
Oh yes! Also, many encounters with extraterrestrials teach people the importance of unconditional love. For more on this, look up the encounters of Michael J.S. Carter, a Unitarian Universalist minister. Some of his ideas are a little out there, but I appreciate his recountings of his encounters with benevolent extraterrestrials.
Thanks again, Hot Sauce. Your's is a fascinating perspective. I've seen strange things in the sky that I've yet to get a satisfactory explanation for. Although the "dancing star" could very well be terrestrial technology, I asked my father (retired DoD) about it. Imagine my surprise when, after listening to my account, instead of telling me to "quit taking the pot and get a haircut!" he admitted that he'd seen the same dancing stars in his childhood from the vantage of a cornfield in N. Dakota ...
Thanks again, Hot Sauce. Your’s is a fascinating perspective. I’ve seen strange things in the sky that I’ve yet to get a satisfactory explanation for. Although the “dancing star” could very well be terrestrial technology, I asked my father (retired DoD) about it. Imagine my surprise when, after listening to my account, instead of telling me to “quit taking the pot and get a haircut!” he admitted that he’d seen the same dancing stars in his childhood from the vantage of a cornfield in N. Dakota in the early 1950’s! Thanks for your time and the pointers! One love, many lives. .
Yay for vegans! I love your detailed and specific response. Wonderful!
fearlessly
Through giving and gratefully receiving.
By leading with my heart.
I started my day inside my head/ego. Then i watched Br. David’s video, A GRATEFUL DAY. It allowed me to reset my focus. Thanks to all who create and contribute to this lifeline of sanity. I look forward to it every day.
by not overlooking any of it’s beauty.
By radiating out as much positive energy as possible.
Through kindness, compassion, thoughtfulness., and taking the time to really listen and to be there for others.
What a beautiful question! Thank you, folks at demo.gratefulness.org, for reminding us that for most of us who have food and shelter and friends, the world is indeed not to be endured but loved. I will try to look with tenderness at all I see today.
Thank you, Francine for “the world is indeed not to be endured but loved.”
As I read everyone’s reflection to this question, I find myself in agreement. There are so many ways to answer that are spot on!
Me, personally, what WILL I do? Bear witness to the complexities of the world and all that entails. Withhold judgementalism. Extend compassion.
Stop, look, go (aka love).
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