I see a face
Small and round
Eyes so curious
To his world around
Searching for answers
To the questions why
The grass is green
And the blue of sky
His mind’s dancing
With imaginations art
Loving unconditionally
With only heart
So much to learn
This struggle grand
For the world’s future
Is in his tiny hand
Only truth and love
Exist in his heart
Not yet knowing
The world’s cold part
A perfect solution
For a world tense
Your can find the answer
In his simple innocence
by Chieko Ross ©
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Letting the light on the candle grow.
There are times in life when a person must take a step back and look at themselves in a different light. Recently, in the last few weeks, I have had the chance to do just this. While I have been pretty happy, I have also realized that there were some places in my life where I was afraid to be happy. I let the fear of disappointment come in the way of letting myself go and just simply be caught up in the joy of a situation. As you can see in one of my prior posts where I am speaking about a past situation that made me a certain way in life. I still have no regrets in writing that post, because I still want others to know that they are not alone in how they feel. HOWEVER, I have come to a place my life where I now know that much of what I have wanted in life (love, complete happiness, full joy, full inner peace) has been partially (a big part in fact) been because of myself. I have known this for a while, but still was not willing to let go. I threw up a wall, locked the gate, and wrapped myself in a security blanket to try to keep away all the scaries, the things I feared in life. I refused to fully face life (fear of disappointment) and saying hey, bring it on. In other words, I kept myself from taking chances that could possibly have led to those things in life that I have in fact wanted for a long time. And it is good that I kept that key to the gate. Though I am a still a bit scared, I have been able to unlock the gate and start breaking that wall down. It will take sometime and some serious soul searching, but I will not give up. One step at a time. My toe is in the water and I am about ready to jump in. The important fact is that I am trying. I can feel the light on that candle getting brighter with each step that I take. I know that there will still be regrets and disappointments. But I believe in my heart that I will better be able to get through those times and keep giving things a chance. The point I want to make is never be afraid to be who you are and never be afraid of sharing the beauty in yourself. Face life and (excuse the language here) grab fear by the balls and say BRING IT ON!!! It will only be good for you.
Now… one more bit I want to share before I go.
There have been some people who I have recently (and not so recently) have come into contact with who have been lights in my life. In my times of where I have kept myself from happiness and have been down, they have been there to say be strong, you are ok as you are, made me smile, and most importantly, challenge me to give happiness a chance (whether they know it or not). One I even (I admit it) I got a bit angry with for him challenging my prior post (to him I say thank you for that). Through these their support, challenges and by them just being themselves, I have been able to (on my own) come to a higher place of inner peace. For them I am grateful. You are lights shining on my path and you are all beautiful for the simple fact that you are you. I am blessed for your presence.
With love and respect…
Written by Chieko Ross on 8/27/2010 ©
Now… one more bit I want to share before I go.
There have been some people who I have recently (and not so recently) have come into contact with who have been lights in my life. In my times of where I have kept myself from happiness and have been down, they have been there to say be strong, you are ok as you are, made me smile, and most importantly, challenge me to give happiness a chance (whether they know it or not). One I even (I admit it) I got a bit angry with for him challenging my prior post (to him I say thank you for that). Through these their support, challenges and by them just being themselves, I have been able to (on my own) come to a higher place of inner peace. For them I am grateful. You are lights shining on my path and you are all beautiful for the simple fact that you are you. I am blessed for your presence.
With love and respect…
Written by Chieko Ross on 8/27/2010 ©
Wednesday, August 25, 2010
My Hope
I hope one day
You and me
Can love equally
Judgement free.
I hope one day
On sand, sea, and soil
We can explore together
Without hatred’s toil.
I hope one day
For equality true.
You not before me
Nor me before you.
I hope one day
We all are free
You to be You
As I am Me
I hope one day
We will laugh together
With a likeness to those
Of a common feather
I hope one day
To walk hand in hand
Beside those from all
Creeds, origins, and lands.
I hope one day
We can heal time and space
To love one another
As one Human Race
My hope is high
As the eagle flies
My hope is this hope
Never dies.
Written by Chieko Ross on 10/27/2009 edited on 8/26/2010 ©
You and me
Can love equally
Judgement free.
I hope one day
On sand, sea, and soil
We can explore together
Without hatred’s toil.
I hope one day
For equality true.
You not before me
Nor me before you.
I hope one day
We all are free
You to be You
As I am Me
I hope one day
We will laugh together
With a likeness to those
Of a common feather
I hope one day
To walk hand in hand
Beside those from all
Creeds, origins, and lands.
I hope one day
We can heal time and space
To love one another
As one Human Race
My hope is high
As the eagle flies
My hope is this hope
Never dies.
Written by Chieko Ross on 10/27/2009 edited on 8/26/2010 ©
Paths to Peace
Peace begins with honest man.
Peace begins with helping hand.
Peace begins with open mind.
Peace begins with being kind.
Peace begins with loss of hate.
Peace begins when bombs abate.
Peace begins on equal land.
Peace begins when you understand.
Peace begins with lowered gun
And kids play freely under the sun.
Peace begins with creatures free.
Peace begins with you and me.
Peace is always within reach.
It is in the way we teach.
Peace is in the heart and soul.
It is the ultimate goal.
Peace begins right here right now.
Take my hand, I’ll show you how.
Written by Chieko Ross 10/2009 edited 8/26/2010 ©
Peace begins with helping hand.
Peace begins with open mind.
Peace begins with being kind.
Peace begins with loss of hate.
Peace begins when bombs abate.
Peace begins on equal land.
Peace begins when you understand.
Peace begins with lowered gun
And kids play freely under the sun.
Peace begins with creatures free.
Peace begins with you and me.
Peace is always within reach.
It is in the way we teach.
Peace is in the heart and soul.
It is the ultimate goal.
Peace begins right here right now.
Take my hand, I’ll show you how.
Written by Chieko Ross 10/2009 edited 8/26/2010 ©
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
An excerpt from a recent paper on indigenous rights i wrote for college
This is an excerpt from a paper that i recently wrote for college on the Guarani Indians living in South America. But, the entire time I wrote this paper, I had all indigenous people worldwide in my mind, but had to choose just one to write about. Before I go any further, I want to make it clear that I am not a part of a group that has been and is affected by the wrong doings of others, especially industries uprooting people to make way for their own purposes. I am apalled, sickened, and saddened by what people, no matter who they are, have to go through to simply survive in this world.I love these people as i would love any other because of the simple fact that they live on this same earth and should have all the rights that the rest of us enjoy, especially the right to live as they choose, not how anyone else thinks they should live. Also, I have made a couple changes to better fit this post. Another thing that I want to make very clear. This is my personal view and my writing. If you have something to say about this, say it to me and to know one else... i am soley responsible for all that is written here.
For countless years, indigenous peoples worldwide have had to endure a life filled with struggle, pain, torture, discrimination, and oppression. They are made to leave the lands that they have called home for centuries, this done by means of force and cruelty. Their ways of life are destroyed and means of survival are ruined. Much of this is done for reasons of ranching, logging, mining, and so many other forms of industry. Some of these have been legal and others are not. The rights of indigenous peoples are ignored and being pushed to the side. This has gone on for far too long and something needs to be done to help them regain their full rights.
Imagine that you are sitting in your home, surrounded by your family and friends, enjoying the fruits of your labor. All of a sudden, you hear the sounds of people coming up to your door. As you look out the window, you notice that these people are equipped with different kinds of weapons. You start to feel a fear in the pit of your stomach. Thinking you are safe, because some of these are law enforcement, you open the door to the person who is knocking. After a few words of exchange, you find out that everyone in your home has to leave immediately. When you ask why, you are told that you do not have any legal right to live on the land and in the home that you have known your entire life. In fact, this home was passed down to you through generations of family. You even have the documents to prove it, but that does not matter, you still have to go.
As you leave, some of your family members decide that they are not going to leave because they know and believe that it is their right to stay. They have never done anything to hurt anyone and have been good citizens in their community. When they refuse to leave, other members of the party enter your home and start to force them out. When the struggle gets harder, the weapons are then drawn, some using guns, others clubs and fists. You see all of your family being dragged and beaten. You hear their screams and pleas for their lives. You watch, alongside your children, as the head of the household is killed because he refuses to leave the home and life that he has always known. You feel nothing but confusion, pain, and terror as the lives of your family are being ripped apart.
Once everyone is out of the home, you notice that this is happening to your neighbors and all the people of the community who happen to be the same as you. They put you in groups and take you to a place that is strange to you and told to live there. There is no proper food, water, or shelter. Everything that you have ever known is gone in a matter of a few moments. Then, as you look back, you see strangers moving into your home and taking what was yours. The worst part is you feel that there is nothing in your power to stop it all.
This is the place that you have worked your entire life to keep, celebrate your traditions, and rest your head at night. This is also the place where you grew up and where you are raising your children. All that you have is given to others who are going to enjoy and benefit from all your hard work. This is what has been continually happening to the Guarani people of South America for centuries. The only difference, they probably did not get the courtesy of a knock at the door.
There is little hope for the Guarani and other indigenous people worldwide. Yet, there is still hope. There are community, national, and international organizations (such as Amnesty International and Survival International) that are fighting for the rights of indigenous peoples worldwide.
Now you may be asking yourself, what is it that I, only one person, can do to help make a change. Of course, you can donate money to groups like Survival International and Amnesty International, which are needed to help fund projects that further this cause. In addition, through these groups, you can also find information where you can volunteer and if able to do so, can write to local, national and international governments asking for laws to be passed that provide, support and protect tribal peoples. You can also live a more conscious lifestyle that will have less of an impact on indigenous people and our environment. One way to do this is to be more aware of products that you buy and knowing where they are coming from. An example of this would be refusing to buy a certain type of wood that is being cleared from a forest area where a tribe is living.
The easiest way to help the indigenous people is to help raise awareness of struggle for indigenous rights. Learn what you can about the struggles of the indigenous and the world around them. Then, tell your neighbors, family members and others that you meet. Let them know and the information will spread. This is important because once you know about something you cannot turn back. You may not act on what you learn, but you will always know. If you choose to act, there are many resources available on the Survival International and Amnesty International websites.
Through their support, one can help to bring about a better life for all, not just indigenous peoples, but for all peoples. You can help to stop the pain, sadness, oppression, and despair that are being cause by greed and hate. With your help, this small flame of hope can grow and help to light the lives of so many. Lastly, if you need more incentive to do so, think about this. If it is happening to them, it can also happen to all of us.
By Chieko Ross August 2010 ©
Survival International website: http://www.survivalinternational.org/
Amnesty International website: http://www.amnesty.org/
For countless years, indigenous peoples worldwide have had to endure a life filled with struggle, pain, torture, discrimination, and oppression. They are made to leave the lands that they have called home for centuries, this done by means of force and cruelty. Their ways of life are destroyed and means of survival are ruined. Much of this is done for reasons of ranching, logging, mining, and so many other forms of industry. Some of these have been legal and others are not. The rights of indigenous peoples are ignored and being pushed to the side. This has gone on for far too long and something needs to be done to help them regain their full rights.
Imagine that you are sitting in your home, surrounded by your family and friends, enjoying the fruits of your labor. All of a sudden, you hear the sounds of people coming up to your door. As you look out the window, you notice that these people are equipped with different kinds of weapons. You start to feel a fear in the pit of your stomach. Thinking you are safe, because some of these are law enforcement, you open the door to the person who is knocking. After a few words of exchange, you find out that everyone in your home has to leave immediately. When you ask why, you are told that you do not have any legal right to live on the land and in the home that you have known your entire life. In fact, this home was passed down to you through generations of family. You even have the documents to prove it, but that does not matter, you still have to go.
As you leave, some of your family members decide that they are not going to leave because they know and believe that it is their right to stay. They have never done anything to hurt anyone and have been good citizens in their community. When they refuse to leave, other members of the party enter your home and start to force them out. When the struggle gets harder, the weapons are then drawn, some using guns, others clubs and fists. You see all of your family being dragged and beaten. You hear their screams and pleas for their lives. You watch, alongside your children, as the head of the household is killed because he refuses to leave the home and life that he has always known. You feel nothing but confusion, pain, and terror as the lives of your family are being ripped apart.
Once everyone is out of the home, you notice that this is happening to your neighbors and all the people of the community who happen to be the same as you. They put you in groups and take you to a place that is strange to you and told to live there. There is no proper food, water, or shelter. Everything that you have ever known is gone in a matter of a few moments. Then, as you look back, you see strangers moving into your home and taking what was yours. The worst part is you feel that there is nothing in your power to stop it all.
This is the place that you have worked your entire life to keep, celebrate your traditions, and rest your head at night. This is also the place where you grew up and where you are raising your children. All that you have is given to others who are going to enjoy and benefit from all your hard work. This is what has been continually happening to the Guarani people of South America for centuries. The only difference, they probably did not get the courtesy of a knock at the door.
There is little hope for the Guarani and other indigenous people worldwide. Yet, there is still hope. There are community, national, and international organizations (such as Amnesty International and Survival International) that are fighting for the rights of indigenous peoples worldwide.
Now you may be asking yourself, what is it that I, only one person, can do to help make a change. Of course, you can donate money to groups like Survival International and Amnesty International, which are needed to help fund projects that further this cause. In addition, through these groups, you can also find information where you can volunteer and if able to do so, can write to local, national and international governments asking for laws to be passed that provide, support and protect tribal peoples. You can also live a more conscious lifestyle that will have less of an impact on indigenous people and our environment. One way to do this is to be more aware of products that you buy and knowing where they are coming from. An example of this would be refusing to buy a certain type of wood that is being cleared from a forest area where a tribe is living.
The easiest way to help the indigenous people is to help raise awareness of struggle for indigenous rights. Learn what you can about the struggles of the indigenous and the world around them. Then, tell your neighbors, family members and others that you meet. Let them know and the information will spread. This is important because once you know about something you cannot turn back. You may not act on what you learn, but you will always know. If you choose to act, there are many resources available on the Survival International and Amnesty International websites.
Through their support, one can help to bring about a better life for all, not just indigenous peoples, but for all peoples. You can help to stop the pain, sadness, oppression, and despair that are being cause by greed and hate. With your help, this small flame of hope can grow and help to light the lives of so many. Lastly, if you need more incentive to do so, think about this. If it is happening to them, it can also happen to all of us.
By Chieko Ross August 2010 ©
Survival International website: http://www.survivalinternational.org/
Amnesty International website: http://www.amnesty.org/
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
it is what it is
I have gone back and forth many times on writing this post. I didn’t know if this should be something I should share with other or not. This will probably be a post that will probably surprise some people… but in the end, you will understand why. And please do not get me wrong. I do not want anything from writing this. I don’t want any sympathy and definitely not pity. I am strong. I am good. I have peace. I am happy.
There are many wonderful parts of life that I have gotten to experience. Many times over, I have gotten to know joy, laughter, heart, compassion, and peace. I know how it feels to love. I know how it feels to want another to be a part of your life. But, to really know this kind of love. To know what it feels like to have that love returned. To know what it feels like to finally meet that other half of your soul. This is the one thing that I have never known in my life. I fully believe that is not to be a part of my future. I have not been one who life has chosen to give that blessing. I know I am not one that another will look at as the one. I know I am not that beautiful diamond that will shine for another. I know I am not the sun shining on the past in the murky wood to help light their way. And that is ok. That is how it has to be.
Once I thought that I had a chance. I clung to that hope for over two years. Even when my hope dimmed to just a speck of what it once was I still clung on to that piece of hope as if it was my last drop of water. Eventually, anything I dreamed of was coldly and harshly ripped from my grasp. And was not able to have any closure to help me let go of that love, the hope that I had that maybe for once I might know. My little speck of light was finally snuffed out.
My heart bled. My body paid the price for keeping and holding on to that speck of hope for so long. There was no light left for me in the world. I let that little speck take over my world. Now when a tiny spark tries to light itself, I have learned to snuff it out before it has a chance to become anything more. I bury what it is I feel with my soul. I shroud myself with a protective blanket. I stay just below the surface of the water until I am forced to take a breath to live. I have become a master a keeping it all in check. A master of keeping the pain at bay.
But truly, it never leaves me. There is always the tiniest of sparks with in myself. And I do I let other things out, my compassion for life, my hope for our world’s future, my peace. But my hope for love is the one thing that I leave hidden deep within myself. Even now as I write this, letting this much of it come up to the surface is a dangerous thing. I put myself at risk of letting the pain and sadness overwhelm me again. If I let it get to big, it will take me a long time to push it all back down
again. If this is how it must be to help me get through life, then so be it.
So here is where I close the story. Here is where I retake control. Here is where I replace the veil of protection. I must, or the rest of me will suffer too. I choose to refocus my energies and help others to feel complete peace. I will help others to know at least a speck of hope. I will help others to know a bit of love. I have been blessed in many other ways. I know the love of friendship. I know the love of having a most wonderful mother. I know the love of being in nature. I know the love of hearing rain patter on the roof. I know the love of hearing music run straight into my heart. I know the love of waking up in the early hours and hearing the birds sing. I know all this, and it is enough. It has to be enough. So many have so less, and I am nothing but grateful. I am grateful for the joy, kindness, and compassion that I do know from this life.
Therefore, I end this in saying that if you know what it is to love, never take it for granted. But this is not for those of you who do know the love that I speak of. This is for others out there who feel alone. For those of you who feel desperate with hope. Who yearn to know it all. I say this, I hope every single one of you find what it is that you hope for in life. But for those of you that may not, know that you are not alone and know that you can get through. Yes, it is rough, but you will come up for air knowing that there is joy out there. We are all stronger than we realize. Love yourself. Be kind to yourself. And be the same to others, for you never know what they may be going through. Take what you do know, and be a shining beacon for others. Always try to help others know peace. Always try to help another at least know joy.
And no matter what, be you, for you are truly beautiful as you are!!!
With love…
New addition to post added below on 8/26/2010
I did not write this to say that nothing will ever happen for me... i don't know what the future holds. But i do know that there are times when I have felt this way and no it is not something that I am simply going through. Some people think that I am saying that fate will be this way. That was not my intention at all in writing this piece. I just wanted to simply say to others who may feel the same... you are not alone. Period.
By Chieko Ross ©
There are many wonderful parts of life that I have gotten to experience. Many times over, I have gotten to know joy, laughter, heart, compassion, and peace. I know how it feels to love. I know how it feels to want another to be a part of your life. But, to really know this kind of love. To know what it feels like to have that love returned. To know what it feels like to finally meet that other half of your soul. This is the one thing that I have never known in my life. I fully believe that is not to be a part of my future. I have not been one who life has chosen to give that blessing. I know I am not one that another will look at as the one. I know I am not that beautiful diamond that will shine for another. I know I am not the sun shining on the past in the murky wood to help light their way. And that is ok. That is how it has to be.
Once I thought that I had a chance. I clung to that hope for over two years. Even when my hope dimmed to just a speck of what it once was I still clung on to that piece of hope as if it was my last drop of water. Eventually, anything I dreamed of was coldly and harshly ripped from my grasp. And was not able to have any closure to help me let go of that love, the hope that I had that maybe for once I might know. My little speck of light was finally snuffed out.
My heart bled. My body paid the price for keeping and holding on to that speck of hope for so long. There was no light left for me in the world. I let that little speck take over my world. Now when a tiny spark tries to light itself, I have learned to snuff it out before it has a chance to become anything more. I bury what it is I feel with my soul. I shroud myself with a protective blanket. I stay just below the surface of the water until I am forced to take a breath to live. I have become a master a keeping it all in check. A master of keeping the pain at bay.
But truly, it never leaves me. There is always the tiniest of sparks with in myself. And I do I let other things out, my compassion for life, my hope for our world’s future, my peace. But my hope for love is the one thing that I leave hidden deep within myself. Even now as I write this, letting this much of it come up to the surface is a dangerous thing. I put myself at risk of letting the pain and sadness overwhelm me again. If I let it get to big, it will take me a long time to push it all back down
again. If this is how it must be to help me get through life, then so be it.
So here is where I close the story. Here is where I retake control. Here is where I replace the veil of protection. I must, or the rest of me will suffer too. I choose to refocus my energies and help others to feel complete peace. I will help others to know at least a speck of hope. I will help others to know a bit of love. I have been blessed in many other ways. I know the love of friendship. I know the love of having a most wonderful mother. I know the love of being in nature. I know the love of hearing rain patter on the roof. I know the love of hearing music run straight into my heart. I know the love of waking up in the early hours and hearing the birds sing. I know all this, and it is enough. It has to be enough. So many have so less, and I am nothing but grateful. I am grateful for the joy, kindness, and compassion that I do know from this life.
Therefore, I end this in saying that if you know what it is to love, never take it for granted. But this is not for those of you who do know the love that I speak of. This is for others out there who feel alone. For those of you who feel desperate with hope. Who yearn to know it all. I say this, I hope every single one of you find what it is that you hope for in life. But for those of you that may not, know that you are not alone and know that you can get through. Yes, it is rough, but you will come up for air knowing that there is joy out there. We are all stronger than we realize. Love yourself. Be kind to yourself. And be the same to others, for you never know what they may be going through. Take what you do know, and be a shining beacon for others. Always try to help others know peace. Always try to help another at least know joy.
And no matter what, be you, for you are truly beautiful as you are!!!
With love…
New addition to post added below on 8/26/2010
I did not write this to say that nothing will ever happen for me... i don't know what the future holds. But i do know that there are times when I have felt this way and no it is not something that I am simply going through. Some people think that I am saying that fate will be this way. That was not my intention at all in writing this piece. I just wanted to simply say to others who may feel the same... you are not alone. Period.
By Chieko Ross ©
Friday, January 1, 2010
My New Year’s Resolution (yes I actually made one)
New Year’s resolutions. What to say about them? The one thing is that I usually don’t have anything to do with them. And I have not done one for many years. I would find that I would try to make a resolution and then I wouldn’t follow through because of one thing or another. It could have been a situation or just a plain lack of will that kept me from do so.
Many, if not most people, as they turn to the New Year, have a feeling that they need to change something about their lives. Many times it is that they want better health. Other times it is to help more people, animals or causes. And then it could be to spend less and to save more money. Another is to waste less and conserve more. It could be to go back to and finish school. I listed the prior because these have been resolutions that I have personally broken in the past. I still have them as goals, but, they can either take a lot of time or the current situation is where I cannot reach some of these goals. Others I am in the processes of trying to attain.
As I sat here tonight thinking over, not just the year but much of my life, I came to an understanding about my past resolutions. I figured out what the problem was. I figured out why it was so hard, sometimes, to carry out my goals. The problem was complexity.
I still need to try to attain these and other unmentioned goals. However, those will take some time to finish. But this year I have chosen for me the easiest of resolutions to accomplish. Something that does not take money and time. Something that I don’t have to carry in a bag, purse or pocket. Something that I don’t have to travel to reach. Something that I don’t need to have anything at all to accomplish. Something that is and has always been with me. Something that is simple.
So here, in the earliest of the hours of the New Year, I say that my resolution for 2010 is to simply LOVE. To love more unconditionally. To love more compassionately. To give love freely without apprehension. To love all I can and cannot see. To love this entire world and all that inhabits the Earth. To accept love that is given and also to love myself. Also, to tear down any walls that may block this love. And to do all these with a great passion.
This has been the only resolution that I have made in my life that I have no doubt that I can achieve. I choose love because it is can lead to so many other beautiful things in life. Love can bring about compassion. Love can be pathways to more acceptance and tolerance between peoples. Love can help to stop the ways of greed and oppression. Love can help bring us closer to nature and start resolving many issues with our planet. And most of all Love can be the stepping stones leading us to greater peace.
With that, I will start this resolution this very moment by saying I LOVE YOU!!! I Love all who read this and those that don’t. I will not be ashamed or shy about saying I Love You. Too many times in the past have I felt embarrassed or been teased and hassled about saying so. No more. Simple as that.
In conclusion, I want to wish you all a very wonderful and happy New Year. May 2010 be a year that brings much joy to you and those around you. So from my heart to yours, may you have Love in your lives, now and in all days!!! Peace!!!
By Chieko Ross ©
Many, if not most people, as they turn to the New Year, have a feeling that they need to change something about their lives. Many times it is that they want better health. Other times it is to help more people, animals or causes. And then it could be to spend less and to save more money. Another is to waste less and conserve more. It could be to go back to and finish school. I listed the prior because these have been resolutions that I have personally broken in the past. I still have them as goals, but, they can either take a lot of time or the current situation is where I cannot reach some of these goals. Others I am in the processes of trying to attain.
As I sat here tonight thinking over, not just the year but much of my life, I came to an understanding about my past resolutions. I figured out what the problem was. I figured out why it was so hard, sometimes, to carry out my goals. The problem was complexity.
I still need to try to attain these and other unmentioned goals. However, those will take some time to finish. But this year I have chosen for me the easiest of resolutions to accomplish. Something that does not take money and time. Something that I don’t have to carry in a bag, purse or pocket. Something that I don’t have to travel to reach. Something that I don’t need to have anything at all to accomplish. Something that is and has always been with me. Something that is simple.
So here, in the earliest of the hours of the New Year, I say that my resolution for 2010 is to simply LOVE. To love more unconditionally. To love more compassionately. To give love freely without apprehension. To love all I can and cannot see. To love this entire world and all that inhabits the Earth. To accept love that is given and also to love myself. Also, to tear down any walls that may block this love. And to do all these with a great passion.
This has been the only resolution that I have made in my life that I have no doubt that I can achieve. I choose love because it is can lead to so many other beautiful things in life. Love can bring about compassion. Love can be pathways to more acceptance and tolerance between peoples. Love can help to stop the ways of greed and oppression. Love can help bring us closer to nature and start resolving many issues with our planet. And most of all Love can be the stepping stones leading us to greater peace.
With that, I will start this resolution this very moment by saying I LOVE YOU!!! I Love all who read this and those that don’t. I will not be ashamed or shy about saying I Love You. Too many times in the past have I felt embarrassed or been teased and hassled about saying so. No more. Simple as that.
In conclusion, I want to wish you all a very wonderful and happy New Year. May 2010 be a year that brings much joy to you and those around you. So from my heart to yours, may you have Love in your lives, now and in all days!!! Peace!!!
By Chieko Ross ©
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