Put on love

I wouldn't consider myself to be a fashionista, not in the least. But I do love wearing dresses and heels. I also love wearing workout clothes and Saucony kicks, whatever goes with the WOD that day, and sometimes jeans, t-shirts and flip flops. But the most important thing I put on every day is love.

The world needs more of it each and every day. I don't think any of us should walk out of our houses, or roll out of our beds, for that matter, without putting on love. You can put it on in varying forms - it doesn't have to be the crazy, stupid love that they talk about in movies.

Love makes us do all kinds of things - mostly good, I think. So, it's worth wearing daily.

I put on love so that I can be stronger, friendlier, happier, and wiser. I put it on so that I can give it out. Each day, it's granted to us from above - Paul said so. So it's only proper that we should take it and distribute it (otherwise, it would overflow, and who likes spilling love?). Love lets me listen to those more spry than me -whether they are six, twenty six, or seventy six - hear what they have to say, learn from them and also offer guidance along the way. Love lets me show my family and my friends that I care about them. It lets me spread joy through hugs, high fives, and cheers. Putting on love creates a channel of communication that allows me to exude enthusiasm. Sometimes, it bursts so much it hurts, but I think that's worth it, too. Love is a simple thing. People try to complicate it, but it's simple. Your heart shows you ways you can love every day. You have enough to go around to everyone you come in contact with - spread it.

I receive love every day, so I know there are plenty of others wearing it. I get it in varying forms, too - through texts of encouragement, the faith that others have in me, the time others take to stop, talk, and actually listen to the response of, "how are you?" It comes through trust, belief, humor, and presence.

The more I think about it, the more I realize the necessity of it. Love is the universal language of the world. So, whether you're wearing a suit and tie, designer this or that, or some torn up jeans and a tee, make sure love is the first thing you put on when you wake up. You'll know it when you run into others who have put on love first, too. Soak it up.