posted February 20, 2006 05:15 PM              

Do this again and again.

Here is a simple walking meditation.

One day, when you are feeling cheerful, go out into your community and when you see someone who is sad or angry, find a simple way to remind him that he is loved. Give him a smile, a flower, a balloon, a sandwich or a cup of coffee. Sing him a song or recite a poem. Say: "This is just for you. Please have a nice day."

Another time, when you are feeling depressed, do the same thing. Do this again and again. You will be amazed at the results. There is nothing more ecstatic than reminding oth- ers and yourself that you are loved.

Remember, no one can give love if he does not feel loved. Therefore, you have only one responsibility: feel the love that is there in your heart. And help others to feel it too.

Can you imagine a world in which each person understood that his only responsibility was to give and receive love? That world, my friend, is at your fingertips.

Wherever there is lack in your life, there is a need to bring love. Whenever you think you are not getting enough, there is some aspect of love and support you are withholding from another.

Don’t withhold your love and support. Give it freely that you may receive the abundance of love that is your birthright.

Do this meditation when you are feeling loved and see what happens. Do it when you are feeling attacked and experience the results.

Experiment. Play with it. Do not be concerned about the form that this meditation may take. Just be willing to practice and the form will take care of itself.

-- from Love Without Conditions
-- by Paul Ferrini

(I added the bold formatting. -- Paras)

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Live as if your were to die tomorrow. Learn as if you were to live forever.
-- Mahatma Ghandi