In light of the events this weekend at USCB this weekend, I was going to write about feminism and my stance on it which would've lead to me talking about all of my stances on moral issues. But then, at church, we learned about something that relates and would've solved the issue. Oddly enough, it is normally what I blog about on Sundays.
Love. The real, true love that has no ulterior motives and isn't for self-gain. Like the song I mentioned the other day- "Love Never Fails"- the love that watches out for those around them. The love that serves those around them and works on helping others.
If this 22-year old that was frustrated that he hadn't had sex yet (from my perspective of this same 'issue', this isn't a problem) had spent his time serving others, his mind would be far from killing those that were bugging him. I get frustrated at the dating scene as well, but I let other things occupy my thoughts and actions. If I wanted to be better, those thoughts and actions should be service. If he would've been volunteering at a nursing home and being more concerned that they have company, he would be less frustrated at not getting female attention (or he would get it from the old ladies, haha). Also, he could get dating advice from men who managed to keep a relationship with someone for over 50 years and thus gain something to help alleviate his frustration and have success. He would learn respect both for himself and others and would be a much happier individual.
I realize I am not the greatest example of giving service. The most I do is do the dishes for my roommates when I have the time. I hope to find more ways to serve so I can be better off and, most importantly, have greater love so I can serve even better (and make the world a better place because I am in it).
We are not here on this earth to be alone, but to work with and serve others. I think it is no coincidence that as our ability to communicate throughout the world has increased our ability to advance technologically. The healthy interactions that we have with others where we listen and learn from others (which is a way of serving, I always feel so much better about something when I'm able to talk about it to someone who is really listening) helps us create a better worldview and enhance our own ideas to make the best ideas. This last part is tying in the other topic I learned from my life experiences this week that I need to make the effort to make friends. There are several who have extended the offer; I just find it hard to make time for it. Sorry, if that is any of you; I promise I care and that I need your friendship, just be patient as I learn to make it more of a priority than it currently is.
Remember love. in everything you do.
Love. The real, true love that has no ulterior motives and isn't for self-gain. Like the song I mentioned the other day- "Love Never Fails"- the love that watches out for those around them. The love that serves those around them and works on helping others.
If this 22-year old that was frustrated that he hadn't had sex yet (from my perspective of this same 'issue', this isn't a problem) had spent his time serving others, his mind would be far from killing those that were bugging him. I get frustrated at the dating scene as well, but I let other things occupy my thoughts and actions. If I wanted to be better, those thoughts and actions should be service. If he would've been volunteering at a nursing home and being more concerned that they have company, he would be less frustrated at not getting female attention (or he would get it from the old ladies, haha). Also, he could get dating advice from men who managed to keep a relationship with someone for over 50 years and thus gain something to help alleviate his frustration and have success. He would learn respect both for himself and others and would be a much happier individual.
I realize I am not the greatest example of giving service. The most I do is do the dishes for my roommates when I have the time. I hope to find more ways to serve so I can be better off and, most importantly, have greater love so I can serve even better (and make the world a better place because I am in it).
We are not here on this earth to be alone, but to work with and serve others. I think it is no coincidence that as our ability to communicate throughout the world has increased our ability to advance technologically. The healthy interactions that we have with others where we listen and learn from others (which is a way of serving, I always feel so much better about something when I'm able to talk about it to someone who is really listening) helps us create a better worldview and enhance our own ideas to make the best ideas. This last part is tying in the other topic I learned from my life experiences this week that I need to make the effort to make friends. There are several who have extended the offer; I just find it hard to make time for it. Sorry, if that is any of you; I promise I care and that I need your friendship, just be patient as I learn to make it more of a priority than it currently is.
Remember love. in everything you do.
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