I try to lead my life with the things that I teach. I try not to say hurtful things towards others. I try to put myself aside in order to help another human. I say try because sometimes we are tested and sometimes we fail.
I was faced with a situation over this past weekend where I wanted so desperately to lash back out at the people that were lashing out at people in my life that I love deeply. Instead I pulled strength from the knowledge that I can make a statement not in words of hatred but in a respectful manner. Was it hard, yes, did I succeed in that small battle, yes, was it worth it, YES! Even though the person spewed back at me foul words, I held my ground that living a life without hurtful words is a choice. I had started a response back that was worthy for applause in the verbal beat down arena. Then I stopped, took a breathe and thought hate is easy, love takes courage. It is a recent quote that I had read. It was right... hate is easy. I chose love, I chose to walk away. Sure that person thinks they won, sure they are still being hateful but in the end I know I won. I loved myself enough not to sink to a level that even though it felt good at that moment would have brought a sadness into my life that I would regret. Love and respect those are powerful. In the end knowing that I was brave enough to chose love makes me feel wonderful about this cause that I champion because I know it is not easy always but it can be done. Live a life without hurtful words towards others and if you falter, remember you can start over in the very next minute, don't wait a day, take a breathe, find a zen, and start fresh.
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Live LOVE Loudly!
Angie