Everyone knows the quote: "Love your neighbor as yourself."
The problem is, people rarely love themselves.
We're not talking about treating yourself to ice cream. We're talking about knowing deep down that your existence in this world is wanted, necessary, and precious.
A lack of self-love breeds irritation, envy, and anger. After all, one can only be generous to others from abundance.
If the above resonates, then you have the seeds of love within you. Long ago, someone planted them in the fertile soil of your soul.
If this role was fulfilled by a parent, let alone both, consider yourself hitting the jackpot. Given the dynamics of divorces, this is rare.
Perhaps only your grandmother and/or grandfather truly loved you. Maybe you were born in a terrarium, but a sports coach truly cared about you. Or an English teacher. Or even a stranger.
Such an experience a person can never forget. One day, the seeds will sprout. Now, you must uproot the stumps, cut the weeds, protect from pests, water, and so on.
There's a huge task ahead, but it will bear rich fruits. Where there was once wild forest or desert, an apple orchard or a Japanese garden 日本庭園 will spread.
As you harvest the fruits of love, you'll want to share them with your neighbor. Starting with your wife/husband and children. The circle will expand. Despite all the evil in the world, you have a source of love that no one will take away.
Sincerely yours,
-Alexander
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