Send Love

This writing is Certified Human

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it is like wrapping a present and not giving it.” — William Arthur Ward

This writing is Certified Human

The Obstacle

We take things for granted
We forget who is important and why
We forget to remind those we love
We love them and why.

We assume they know
We assume they do not need to be told
We assume it is not needed

Others feel that we do not notice
Have forgotten
Take them for granted
Take advantage.

We do not say what we appreciate about them enough.

Unless we say it
Things are assumed
And assumptions seldom lead to the truth
Or to an imagined conclusion that is good.

The Gift and Opportunity

We are surrounded by people we love
And by people who love us.

We know what they mean to us
And why.

Once in a while
We can share that with them
Specifically.

Remind them why they matter
That what they say and do counts
It is not forgotten
Assumed
Taken for granted
Or taken advantage of.

We can brighten their day
And tighten our bonds.

Send love. 

The Practice of Self-Mastery

• Remember who matters

• Say what we appreciate

• Remind them we notice

• Send more love 

CHEAT CODE: REMEMBER → APPRECIATE → SAY IT → SEND LOVE

The Why

I had a few people reach out to me today
To ask how I am doing
To see how my sickness is coming along

It reminded me that I do not remind them enough
Why I care
That I love them
That they mean something to me
And that they are an important part of my world.

It does not take very long
It cost nothing
To tell them.

Send an email
Text message
Phone
Say thank you
Remind them they are a good person
That they mean something to our life.

I am reminded that I am loved every day
And I should remind others that I love them
Make sure they know.

Send love.