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Love is always the answer.
One way we can tell if something is done in love or not, is to ask ourselves if it is inclusive or exclusive.
This seems an easier question when practiced individually. For instance, I can easily judge my own actions and motives and determine if they are inclusive or not, and match up with my personal values.
But it becomes harder to live this in our global systems, whether that be governments, corporations, religious groups, educational systems or any other groups. These systems often benefit the few and leave everyone else out in the cold. They contradict what we hold dear individually, and most shockingly, we seem ok with it and deem our values irrelevant because that is what needs to be done if we want to ensure the economy thrives, and our belief system stays intact, and (insert any other terrifying disaster) does not come to pass. At least that is what we have come to accept. We think that we must either play along, or fall into chaos. It’s either this or that.
How do we reconcile that? How do we cherish the truth which love; love for humanity, love for all living creatures, love for our planet reveals, and continue to buy into a system that serves the few and excludes the many? Is it really only this or that, or is there another way?
One way we can tell if something is done in love or not, is to ask ourselves if it is inclusive or exclusive.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
Alan A. Malizia: Contagious Optimism! Co-Author said:
These last two lines I find of interest, Diana, in answering your conundrum.
“Is it really only this or that, or is there another way? One way we can tell if something is done in love or not…..”
The simple answer to your question; that supersedes all the subjective worldly chaos, was once and for always said on a hill from a cross, which encompasses all the trials you reference…..”Forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
-Alan
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes, powerful and relevant, even now Allan. Thank you for the reminder! ♡
Diana xo
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Val Boyko said:
So many things are done in self interest or for profit. …. but if we all choose from love , I too believe that then we can change the world. Thanks Diana 💕
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dianasschwenk said:
I hope one day, Val ♡
Diana xo
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joannerambling said:
Things done in love are generally good things but sometime we need some tough love which I suck at
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dianasschwenk said:
Horsehockey, You’re a great mom, Jo-Anne! ❤
Diana xo
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vanbytheriver said:
❤️ 💛 💚 💙 💜
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dianasschwenk said:
💕❣💥🎈🎶 (smiling) ♡
Diana xo
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Andrea Smyth said:
This is beautiful, and SO true!!!!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you Andrea. ♡
Diana xo
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Chatter Master said:
So many times I think to myself…there IS another way.
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dianasschwenk said:
Right? Me too, Colleen. ♡
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
Great advice Diana! Love is always the answer 💚💚💚
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes. Thank you Karen. ♡
Diana xo
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Jennifer Kelland Perry said:
An important question to ask ourselves, Diana. ❤
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks, Jennifer. ♡
Diana xo
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russtowne said:
I LOVE it! An excellent post focused on an excellent question!
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dianasschwenk said:
Thanks so much Russ. ♡
Diana xo
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cyclingrandma said:
Good point and well put.
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dianasschwenk said:
Thank you Lisa. I wrestle with this a lot! ❤
Diana xo
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