“Some people won’t love you, no matter what you do. Some people won’t stop loving you, no matter what. Go where the love is.” Eleanor Brown
I still had to work with her but I chose not to socialize with her. I suppose she interpreted it as being stuck-up or self-righteous, but it was more important for me to take care of myself and remain neutral toward her. Being new in town and knowing few people, testing the waters as I tried to make new friends was my way of being careful to befriend only people that were encouraging, friendly, and kind. We enjoyed our time together that day. Although, I didn’t regret the self-protection choices I took twenty years earlier, I may always wonder if we could have been friends sooner if I had not been so ‘neutral’ and avoided her. I discovered sometimes rather than look for Love, in order to "go where the lover is" I need to be the one to take Love with me. “Where Love Is, There God Is” Leo Tolstoy Are you in a situation where you are enduring rather than flourishing? Are you able to be kind even when others are not kind to you? What will you do this holiday season to “go where the love is” by taking Love with you? Lord, help me get better at being a peace-maker and loving others who are not necessarily friendly toward me. Amen “Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.” Matthew 5:44 What are your thoughts? Libby Note: Eleanor Brown (1973- ), novelist, anthologist, editor, teacher, and motivational speaker. She is the New Your Times and international bestselling author of novels The Weird Sisters and The Lights of Paris.
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