Sunday, February 14. 2010
Love Many Things.... Vincent Van Gogh Quote
"Love many things, for therein lies the true strength, and whosoever loves much performs much, and can accomplish much, and what is done in love is done well."
~Vincent Van Gogh
I often think, in a world that values money, power, publicity, exclusivity, and authority, if the real strength of an individual is in the love they have to give. And, if the real strength of humanity is the compassion it holds?
We don't seem to value the love emanating from others near so much as we value those with power and wealth. And yet, would not humankind disappear without love and care for one another?
I wonder if we have things backwards. The humble, meek, comfortable, pure soles... the people who may quietly go about the day caring, serving, and loving, may be the very people who are holding humankind together.
I often think the millions of daily acts of care and compassion from mothers, fathers, grandparents, friends, neighbors, and even strangers all over the world, are more important than most of what we see on the news or read in the papers.
We seem to forget the value of the simple tasks, and moments of care that enable life to exist.
Could it be that the love from just one person is enough to bring hope to a life?
Could it be that someone, just knowing they are loved, will have the strength to carry on?
Could it be that the very essence that gives beauty to our existence is love?
I believe it is so.
Happy Valentines Day.
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