Every morning, I must remind myself that I must be a champion of Love. It’s not just a feeling or an emotion; it reverberates through every fiber of my being. Being the most loving person I can is the key to who I am, and my purpose in life is to spread that Love to others.

Without a doubt, spreading Love is worth every drop of my sweat and tears. From the moment I step out of bed, I let my heart radiate with the warmth of love. With each breath I take, I inhale and exhale Love wherever I go.

Love is the most potent force in the universe, because of how infectious it can be. Showing kindness and compassion to someone is like throwing a pebble into a calm pond. The smallest gesture of Love can cause ripples. Enough of them in concert can create a chain reaction with the power to change the world. I’m not perfect, and sometimes I falter and give into my frustration with apathy and outright pushbacks, but I never give up trying.

No matter what life throws at me, I always must choose to pick myself up, dust myself off, and go on spreading Love. It’s the only way to combat hate, ignorance, and selfishness. This will be a hard road many times, but I know it’s worth the struggle in the end. But it’s extremely difficult to retain this mindset when you find yourself knocked down and stuck in the mud, with people just walking by and laughing at your misfortune.

I’ve learned the hard lesson through many trials and tribulations that Life is an adventure that we’re all in together, even if it doesn’t always seem that way. I hope more people come to realize that we’re all just taking somewhat different paths to get to similar goals. Focusing on the positive, small victories along the way, is the key to making our lives brighter and more productive.

When I see someone in distress, my first instinct is to be there for them. I’ll listen to their struggles and offer comfort and understanding. I try to put myself in their shoes and imagine how they must be feeling. Often, it only takes a smile or a kind word to brighten someone’s day. It may not always work, but it won’t stop me from trying to share a smile whenever I can.

Many people’s problems are beyond their own control. While we can rarely solve someone’s problems directly, you can still always make a positive difference by just being there. This is why even when I don’t see much hope in a situation, I still try to do something small to leave things better than I found them.

One lesson I learned early in my childhood is the golden rule: to treat others as I would like to be treated. I believe that everyone deserves love and respect, regardless of their background or beliefs. When I encounter someone who disagrees with me or has a different opinion, I try to listen with an open mind and friendly heart. Remember that we all have our own experiences and perspectives, and this is the essence of what makes life interesting.

Spreading Love doesn’t need to involve grand gestures or massive acts of kindness. Sometimes, little things make the most significant impact, like holding the door open for someone, complimenting a stranger’s outfit, or merely saying “thank you” to small gestures. These small acts require so little effort and can have a big impact on someone’s day.

Being Love and spreading Love is rarely easy. Sometimes people can be cruel, and it can be hard to keep a positive attitude. Whenever I find myself becoming negative, and even at times spouting out with cruel rants, I remind myself that Love is more potent than hate. I know I can make a difference in the world by spreading kindness wherever I go, even if it’s not always obvious.

For me, there is no other way of life than being love and spreading love. I believe that love can still change the world, and I’m committed to doing my part. Every day, I wake up with a heart full of Love, ready to share it with whoever needs it.

~ Amelia Desertsong