As I am writing this, Minneapolis and St. Paul are burning and reeling from the riots brought on by the death of George Floyd. As a 54-year-old white female living in a small town south of the Twin Cities, I struggle to know what I can do. I am so sad that this is happening. That one man’s control, power, and fear can create such a domino effect of destruction and outcry. When I read articles about what I can do, using my platform to speak out often comes up. So, even though my platform is small, I have found 12 quotes to encourage choosing love over fear. It’s one of the main topics on my blog and something I feel passionate about.
I wish I could spread the message to everyone and everyone would know that there is only love. We are all one, we are all loved and there is room on this planet for everyone.
I do not know what I should about racism or white supremacy, and I will try to better understand. But I do know that all human life matters and we need to choose love over fear.
Instead of doing nothing, I will make a small statement by choosing love. Loving everyone I come in contact with. Taking time to understand when I feel fear.
I know this isn’t what is going to change the world, but sharing quotes, inspiration, and motivation for you is how I can help for now.
12 Quotes on Choosing Love
“Spread love wherever you go. Let no one ever come to you without leaving happier.” Mother Theresa
“Love others so radically they wonder why.”
“At the end of our lives, let us look back and measure our success by how well we loved.”
“Live with an open mind and an open heart. Always choose love over fear and kindness over cruelty.” Laurence Overmire
“Truly loving others requires the ongoing practice of accepting the best efforts of people whose life experiences and limitations we may never fully know.”
“Today, be the reason someone feels loved.”
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“Not only do self-love and love of others go hand in hand but ultimately they are indistinguishable.” M Scott Peck
“If you don’t love yourself, you won’t be happy with yourself. If you can’t love yourself, you can’t love anyone else. you can’t give the love you don’t have. You can’t make anyone love you without loving yourself first.” Kerni Soqunie
“Your mission: Be so busy loving your life that you have no time for hate, regret, or fear.” Karen Salmansohn
“No human being should be maltreated under any circumstances. We are all wonderful creations of God. May we affectionately love one another.” Lailah Gifty Akita
“When you love yourself, you don’t have to compare, judge or fear others. You don’t have to look for approval or acceptance from others, because you already have it from yourself.” Laurie Jonas
“Love is what we were born with. Fear is what we learned here.” Marianne Williamson
Take the time to unlearn your fear. There is a lot of healing that needs to happen before these types of actions can be avoided. But choosing love one person at a time is a start.
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Beautiful written post Laurie!! Thank you!
You are welcome!