The Meaning of Life
Posted: Sunday, July 22, 2007
by Jane Trufant Harvey
Ask Him Books, a project TAF, Inc.
The meaning of life is simple; to love and be loved. Learning how to unravel the meaning of how to love and be loved transforms a simple expression into an inner importance. It is an act of intention. It is to not just to step out of your comfort zone but to leap out.
To love and be loved is…
…to embrace self discipline and unselfishness.
…it is to laugh more and to surprise people with comforting words and kindness when they have made mistakes instead of disappointment and anger.
…it is to instill values, a standard of excellence and a sense of honor in your family by not only being a good example but by being courageous enough to reveal that you have weaknesses and fears and when you fall down and make mistakes, that you can take responsibility for them, be quick to ask for forgiveness and to realize that real peace brings the necessity of forgiveness of self.
…to be silly, do tumblesets, hug, kiss, read and dance like crazy with your children and grandchildren.
…to evaluate what you hold dear and treasure in a friend; and reciprocate those actions into the pursuit of becoming a valued friend.
…to have friends that will challenge you, comfort you and inspire you.
…to really and truly know in your soul that you are worthy, capable, smart, beautiful and good enough just because you are…that this will be so infused in your soul that these things become truth for you, not just you wish the truth to be.
…to be someone who speaks truth with compassion.
…to be more tolerant.
…to stay grateful in all your circumstances.
…to continue to uncover the amazing grace that emerges when you have a humble heart.
…to know that nothing is certain and that nothing lasts forever, even tragic circumstances.
…to know that your influence as a parent can sometimes be overshadowed by your child's need for independence and the powerful persuasion of friends.
...to never give up on loving someone even if they have broken your heart.
…to know that human beings are fragile.
…to know the awesome power of a sincere apology.
…to know that real angels live among us and are sometimes disguised as your children, your boss, a homeless man, your neighbor, a police officer, your teacher, a store clerk.
…to hold onto and never give up on something that you think is important.
…to appreciate a smile.
…to know that you have to trust someone with your heart in order to completely reveal it.
…that it is good to apologize when you have behaved badly.
…to take your child out of school to eat lunch and spend the afternoon at the bowling alley can be one of the best parenting decisions you’ll ever make.
…that sometimes surprises are beautiful new beginnings.
…to be taught that the spoken word is not the only way to communicate authentic love.
…don't be afraid of change; it often manifests itself into wisdom.
…to know that having an in depth understanding of the value of character is great; but being of good character when no one is looking is greater.
…to respect people enough not to embarrass them or make critical remarks, especially when you’re around other people.
….to demonstrate to those you love that they are valuable and cherished.
….to accept that everyone’s brain is wired differently than yours.
…to also accept that those you love cannot possibly meet your every need.
…that struggles are part of life and are an opportunity for us to gain wisdom and strength from them.
…to remind yourself that people generally don’t go out of their way to upset you or try to make your life miserable.
…that sacrificing by putting aside your needs and wants can strengthen a relationship.
….to be willing to give your whole heart at a time when someone else is struggling to give even half.
…to know that to change someone else is to first change yourself; in what you do, what you say and the way you respond to things.
…to remember that compromise is not losing. It’s agreeing to meet half way.
…to receive genuine mercy, you have to know how to demonstrate genuine forgiveness.
…don’t let today cloud who you will be tomorrow.
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