I read one headline on my web browser's home page "Tuesday Vote Could Shift Political Power". I am just amazed at how this day in America--voting day--can bring about the most outrageous of issues for the ballot. But there is only one vote I want to rally for today: "YES on Prop L-O-V-E".
I know, I know, it sounds a little cheesy but seriously, we in America and in the world need more people rallying behind "LOVE". True love. Hidden Gem blog focuses on loving the self and making sure that the woman's self person is taken care of. But there are two others that we are commanded to love: God and our neighbors. Jesus tells the religious leaders and teachers of his day that the greatest commandment, or law, is to love God with our entire being. I mean, really, what does that really look like? What does it mean to love God with our hearts, minds, bodies and souls? Really? It would be an interesting study.
Then, after we love God, it is already assumed that we love ourselves, but truthfully (me included) there are times when our actions towards ourselves does not signify that we love ourselves. What we may think is self love is actually self-hatred. This can be another study in and of itself.
Lastly, we are told that in this greatest commandment involves loving our neighbors. This should be the easiest to understand. Loving others. Doing for others. Serving others. Being kind to others. And so forth.
In all your voting today, make a vote in your heart to Vote YES on Prop L-O-V-E!
Blessings,
Aurellia
Number, I definitely needed that encouragement amongst all the studying and stressing I have been doing. It is true many times we do inflict self-hatred upon ourselves... I needed that wake up call. This was so on time! I'll be back for more encouragement. I hope all is well!
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