“Love of life itself for the world around you can get you to let go of fear, as a loving act. You let go for the sake of all beings.” Adyashanti

When the world is overwhelming, and yes, it is so overwhelming, slow down and look around. There are people you love, animals you love, trees bursting with greenery, flowers promising the blossoming of life. The sun is bestowing it’s warmth, a soft breeze reminds you of a kindness in the air. Water shines the reflection of that warmth and love. Even as you drive through awful traffic, music accompanies you. Allowing a car in front of you, warms you with your own generosity.

Even as you deal with work, with difficult people, with bad news, pull in a deep breath of love, send out compassion and care. Expand your ability to love over the little annoyances, exercise the kindness muscles until you can find your way to love those you disagree with, those you find contemptible.

The world is large, full of dark and light, sad and happy, tragic and joyous. Lean toward the light, the happy, the joyous. Pull others with you like the rising tide of a tsunami obliterating the cruelty deep within our souls. Powerful love can overwhelm any detractor.

Turn your overwhelm into love.