Posts Tagged ‘love’
Let Love Rule | An Account of Activism
What exactly does it mean to be an activist? I don’t believe there is any hard and fast definition or expectation. What I am describing here is a lifestyle of activism, largely because that is what it has always been for me. But anyone can be an activist, no matter your cause or the…
Read MoreBe Bold In Your Kindness
People expect most conversations will remain on the surface and that you won’t stray from the norm; that you’ll keep it safe. When you make a bold comment about someone’s new look, weight loss, attitude or lifestyle, it rattles them a bit. This level of engagement can be remarkably profound. I used to be embarrassed…
Read MoreAppreciating The Unexplained
The more I experience life, the more I appreciate the unexplainable. I’ve been trying to teach Francois some of the nuances of the love I feel for my wife. Not an easy task, especially when explaining to an 18-year-old Rwandan boy from the village that’s never experienced love. When he asked me what it’s like…
Read MoreJust Keep Giving
Philanthropy is messy. It’s rare that you achieve exactly what you set out to accomplish. The process often involves a lot of frustration, tears, frustration and lack of resolve. Let’s face it; changing the world is no walk in the park. And if you’re dealing with people, it’s likely they may not be grateful for…
Read MoreSqueaky Doors
I’m a noticer. I notice the nuances of life that most others wouldn’t pay any attention to. I think the nuances of one’s life speak volumes about character, habits, desires and fears. When I visit someone’s home and notice a squeaky door or something of that nature, I think to myself “ok, someone please find…
Read MoreLove Manifests Love
I realize how blessed I am to have a happy marriage, to a wife I admire and respect, that inspires me to be a better man, and that I am madly in love with. We have an adopted son, Francois, from Rwanda that we love dearly. He calls me “father”. I am teaching him to…
Read MoreLoving For Justice
Dr. King believed, “Justice at its best is love correcting all that stands against love.” This implies a deliberate action one would take to achieve justice; showing love. But love isn’t the easiest choice. When faced with a horrific injustice such as Rape in the Congo, it’s more natural to desire an abrupt end to…
Read MoreDeliberate Love
There is a common belief, especially among certain religious groups, that we are all born evil, or “with sin”. They believe we spend our lives trying to correct this intrinsic malady and many are so consumed with this task that they become blinded to the beauty we were created to experience and appreciate. However, this…
Read MoreThe World Moves For Love
It is seldom I take the risk of penning my thoughts on the many facets of love. It is infinite in scope and influence. It is a state of mind. To treat someone with love is a choice, though loving someone may not seem to be. In Latin, there is but one word to describe…
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