Is Love So Difficult?

Tony DeLorger © 2016

Many times I've wondered, let mind and soul to freedom, in hope of love's warm embrace and a wordless understanding. And many times, love fell short in people's capacity to give, unconditionally. I ponder this abyss of irresolute love, those unwilling to surrender to its pure intent, and realize so few accept love's will, instead the self pushes forward, always at the top of the queue.

I wonder why a simple acknowledgement, a reasonable choice to partake in love's sweet elixir, is so difficult for so many, always receding to a shell within which the heart is shackled and wary of all who wander too close. Such apparent fear drives may people, and in accepting fear, they miss out on life's riches, life's greatest rewards of loving freely and being loved in return.

Living life so afraid, living within controllable parameters and within a shell of protection, surely must inhibit all aspects of life, down to simple pleasantries, day to day manners and acceptance of people wherever we go and with whom we deal with in daily living. Imagine how much more we could experience if we brought our A-game to every interaction, with every person we see, speak to, negotiate with and share with in all aspects of living. This secret joy awaits all who dare to live life with love, to share and experience life with a positive and warm intent, not hiding but interacting with humanity in an open and profound way. Wouldn't that be a different and better world?

When we are grateful for every breath, every connection with people, we shine like beacons of light, joy the only circumstance that can exist in our experience, and therefore shared with everyone we contact, whether it be a 'good morning', opening a door for someone or simply a smile of acceptance; the world responds in like.

Either we are driven by love or fear, the choice is ours, but wouldn't it be easier if love ruled our lives? Love isn't that difficult, surely?