Putting love in your heart

I think it's easier to say the nice thing, do the nice thing. A kind word here, a smile to boost someone's confidence, putting love in your heart, instead of unkindness of any kind. So it always shocks me when people don't move from that place. I love the story about the grandfather who tells his grandson after 9/11 that he has two wolves barking inside of him. One is the wolf who moves from a place of anger, bitterness, revenge, and hatred and other wolf moves from a place of love, generosity of spirit, kindheartedness and friendship, forgiveness and peace. The two wolves are fighting inside of him, and the grandson asks, which wolf wins? The grandfather replies, whichever one I choose to feed. Who are you feeding inside of you? Is it the loving, generous and kind person who wants to make the world a better place, who operates from a place of goodness, generosity of spirit and and love, or is it the wolf who operates from a place of ego, and winning and wanting to win at any cost, even if the cost is friendship, or a relationship of value. Remember, making other people feel good and special and loved is so important. Notice how you speak to people. Notice how kind your words are. Notice when there's an edge, or when the intent is all about making yourself feel better at the expense of someone else. Do you reach out to the person who seems to be alone or who is having a hard day, or do you avoid their gaze? How often do you smile at someone and see their whole face light up? How kind are your words and your actions? Don't we all remember the people who have touched our lives by the kind thing they've said or done, that just makes our day? What a wonderful gift you can give your children-the ability to make someone's day a little better, brighter and happier. People like that and I am fortunate to know quite a few-are the happiest people I know. As they say, you can't spread sunshine without getting quite a few rays bouncing right back to you. One of my favourite lines comes from Dr. Wayne Dyer. He says, Perform anonymous acts of kindness, expecting nothing in return, not even a thank you. The universal all-creating spirit responds to acts of kindness with the response: How may I be kind to you? Happy New Year and love to everyone.