James W. Inspirational Thoughts

Children are looked upon as the little darlings of our future, caressing our presence with innocence, reminding us of those precious moments we had during those times when life was all fun and smiles. As adults, what happened to those smiles and happy times? Why did it have to change? Sure life has its fair share of ups and downs, but so it did as children ourselves, yet we found a way to move forward and leave the past in the past. Perhaps we should take a page from our own childhood playbook, apply it to our adulthood and leave the past in the past, use it as a source of strength to become a better person and enjoy the life God blessed of to live.

Why would you stop loving a person just because they hurt you? Why would you stop loving a person just because they disagree with you? Why would you stop loving a person just because they refuse to look at you? Why would you stop loving a person just because they cheated on you? Why would you stop loving a person just because they talked about you? Why would you stop loving a person just because you're not receiving equal love in return? If you've stopped loving a person for any of the above reasons you KNOW you've executed yourself, (why do you love yourself)?

If a person shares something very personal with you, (listen) to them (without) responding. STOP saying ( I understand), because unless you've walked in that person shoes, you DON'T understand. We must learn to LISTEN, be patient, DON'T try giving advise, and comfort them(without) insulting them by saying you understand. It's far more ways to comfort a person without lying to them. Perhaps you can start by simply being quiet and lending a listening ear, offering support by way of physical comfort. Because whether you know it or not, the electricity our bodies generate by way of hugging, holding hands, or the simplest of touching, generates more support than any words you could ever speak.