Did you know that love is the core, the very foundation of everything? Most of us are so busy trying to live, we neglect the key that unlocks what we are truly looking for and that is love. Without love, our very lives spiral out of control. We begin, “looking for love in all the wrong places”. We become preoccupied and selfish, which leads to conflict, resentments, and a breakdown in our relationships. What we really need is to be altruistic, the very opposite of being selfish and self-centered.
Norman Vincent Peale, in his book, “The Powerful Way To Change Your Life”, challenged people in every walk of life to practice the golden rule of loving people. He gave many examples of salesman and business owners who loved, served, and treated others as they would like to be treated, which in turn made for a more prosperous outcome in their personal and professional lives.
So, if we really want to make a difference, we must become selfless by first making an examination of ourselves. In doing this, we must look at ourselves truthfully in a mirror and confront any characteristics that would isolate ourselves from others. Those characteristics might include a lack of self-confidence, anxiety, being an isolationist, concerned only for oneself, or having no regard for anyone else. Once a complete examination has be exhausted, we must make the necessary transformations. We can find this type of help through good books, podcast, seminars, blogs, or even professional help. Once we’ve identified our alienating characteristics, we must help others think more highly of themselves. We can do this by deliberately and consciously helping other people feel better about themselves by being interested in them as a person. Point out all you can that is positive about a person whenever possible. Third, always be available to help people in the stormy times in their lives, they will never forget the help and in turn someone may come to your aid when you hit a ruff spot in life. And finally, the most important. Genuinely love people. For people always know when they are loved and will respond in love.
In recapping, people really will love us, when we love them! So, remember: 1. Confront and make the necessary adjustments to your character. 2. Make a conscious effort to help people feel better about themselves. 3. Render aid to people. And in finalizing the steps, genuinely love people. You just can’t go wrong by remembering to “love one another” (John 15:17).
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