There is so much pressure in our days. The demands of work, family responsibilities, cooking and cleaning, and all the things we want to do such as being with our friends, going to the gym, watching our favorite television shows, seeing the big game or other events that compel us.
We're on our computers or smart phones as we social network and on top of that, some of us are taking classes and/or are involved with religious organizations. If that isn't enough, many of us want to travel on our vacations.
We are always making big plans.
But what is particularly interesting is how little time we allow ourselves to do what is most important in our lives, the very reason we are here. And that is to love others. Other than to occasionally have sex or to get the kids to school or to other activities, we don't often concentrate on love.
To love others is to focus on them, giving them our undivided attention.
It is to listen compassionately to them and to be there for them. It is to frequently express our love for them in words and hugs and to build them up when the world tears them down.
To love well takes time and thought. It takes awareness.
At the end of life, most of the activities that seem so important today will be long forgotten. What we will each remember with great fondness is our loved ones and the wonderful times we had with them. It is these people who will be with us in our final days and they are the ones who will care about our well-being.
Knowing this now, don't wait for some distant tomorrow late in life. Love people now and give them a full expression of your heart and your attention. Give them the time they deserve and create joyous memories that will last you and them a lifetime, as you fulfill your greatest purpose.
Dick
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