Celebrate Warmth and Love

Results of a recent study depicted Ontario as the second angriest region in the country. Is this what we want to be known for? To be acknowledged for? Anger is definitely not what we want to celebrate this season.

Of all the traits and emotions we could be labelled—like kind, loving, or generous—why would we ever choose anger?

Years ago I travelled to British Columbia for work. I met so many incredible people. Friendly people. Kind people. I thought BC was the friendliest place I had ever visited. Ironically, most of the friendly people I met hailed from Ontario!

How can we alter the study’s results in the future? What if we aim for a new emotion to track? One that we can celebrate. One that flips the switch on anger, such as friendly, or kind, or loving, or generous, or peaceful, or joyful.

What if we greet people we meet or encounter with a smile?

What if we show more compassion for others and for ourselves?

What if we remain open to receiving warmth and friendliness?

What if we slow down a little and enjoy more peaceful moments?

What if we continue to shine our light everywhere we go?

There is a lot going on in the world right now, and anger is on the rise. As individuals, we may not be able to change the world, but we can influence our small corner of it.

Let’s celebrate warmth and love this season!

“The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.”
- Galatians 5:6

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