Hatred No Match For Love

H.H. the Dalai Lama has said: "War and violence would become extinct in one generation if, beginning at the age of five, children were taught to meditate on compassion for an hour a week for the rest of their lives." (as paraphrased by Dr. Wayne Dyer)

This world picture certainly could use some help. This week, we hear of a new terrorism story from New York City and increasing racial slurs sufacing as a primary election approaches in one of the southern states. These are just two small examples from the U.S., let alone the racial and religious hatreds and unspeakable poverty appearing in other areas of the world.

What can one individual do in the face of such boggling attitudes and circumstances?

Emphasize compassion in your every thought, word and action, and encourage others to do the same. Expect to see compassion increase.

Pray, in whatever fashion you know, for all who appear to suffer and for all who appear to inflict suffering.

Acknowledge what you know to be true: that the Source, the Essence of all -- vast, unchanging, ever irradiant -- knows nothing of hatred and human frailty. For the shadowy world picture is like a movie, and as such, is as evanescent as a small cloud before the blazing sun. The Light is the Light of Love, and it can never be overwhelmed.

Rejoice in Love's glory!