As I sit in a café, I overhear a conversation of 2 college age girls next to me. They are talking about being sick of hooking up with boys and wanting to settle down. The one relates that she is enjoying her first long term relationship in awhile. It makes me happy to think that people are desiring to meet some special. And that casual frivolous hooking up inevitably loses it’s appeal. I think this is the result of our true spiritual nature. We naturally desire that which is good and harmonious. And we all want life and peace, health and prosperity. And it’s so great to remember during these holiday times, that friendships are what is really important. Whether it is with family or with spouses it is the friendship in the relationship that really makes it count.
I love watching all the families walking around together on this “black Friday”. And in my prayers yesterday and today, I acknowledged that relationships are a gift from God to us. They are a way that we know the divine nature and God’s kingdom. It is how we feel God’s goodness, love, support, and peace in our lives. Imagine a world without relationships – each one would just be selfish, thinking only based on oneself. But that isn’t our nature because it feels good to give. It makes us happy to do good things. This proves that our nature is inherently spiritual and good. We love to love! And our heart goes out to others that are suffering. This compassion is humanity and it is what unites all of us. I wish everyone a wonderful holiday season filled with warmth, comfort, love and prosperity. God bless you all.
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Hey Lindsey!! I loved this post! I also am quite happy to hear more and more people striving for honest, and kind love. In fact I just got back from a weekend at a convention of speakers. One spoke about relationships, he asked us how much, percentage wise, should we give of ourselves, and how much our partner should give in a relationship. A few answers were given; 50/50, 51/49, 80/20... but the final answer turned out to be 100/0. He said you need to give unselfishly all of yourself for any relationship to work. I took this thought with me throughout the rest of the day. He was saying to love unconditionally, without wanting anything in return, is the best way to love. How wonderful is that?! And to know through God ALL things are possible!! I CAN love unconditionally, we ALL can love unconditionally! I LOVE Love! Give it up to the big G! woot woot!
ReplyDeleteThat's great! Yes, giving your all all the time is such a great idea. And not expecting anything in return guarentees sure success. That way anything we do get in return is just a lovely, wonderful bonus and not part of keeping tabs are putting someone else in debt to you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing that great idea Casey!