Last week we focussed on loving ourselves well. When we start giving ourselves kindness and compassion, it multiplies and we have more to share. So this week, I'm wondering what the most loving thing you can do for someone else is.
I think sometimes it's easy to get sucked into the "grand gesture" mindset where showing our love has to big or expensive or obvious, when really it's often the seemingly small things that mean the most. You make a phone call because your partner hates phoning. You play Pokemon cards with your child even though it's not your favourite game. You take the time to really listen as your friend processes all the ups and downs of a new relationship.
Showing love to others doesn't just have to involve people we know and already care about. We can show love through a warm smile or a genuine compliment at the grocery store. We can radiate empathy and kindness when we see another parent trying to weather a toddler meltdown. We can choose to give the benefit of the doubt in a frustrating situation and remind ourselves that everyone deserves grace.
The important thing is to just start! What the next easy step you could take to show someone else some love?
