Ripples of Love

[Guest guest]

Ripples of Love ph J. Mazzella I

love walking around a lake that lies just a few miles from my home. The

lake is surrounded by trees and its paths are beautiful no matter what

season of the year it is. I have gotten in the habit of taking my

children with me on these walks as well. They seem to enjoy the fresh

air, beautiful scenery, and oneness with nature as much as I do. My

kids, however, do have one other reason for enjoying the lake. Like all

children they enjoy tossing rocks out into the middle of it. They

see how far they can toss a rock across it and watch the endless

ripples that appear from the splash. I often wonder myself how far

those ripples would go if the shores of the lake were not there to stop

them. A loving act, I think, is often like dropping a rock

into the water. Only this time there is no lake shore to stop the

ripples. The ripples from your loving act continue to flow onward and

outward, touching the hearts and souls of everyone with no end that you

can ever see.If you don't believe me, then try it out for

yourself. Say something kind and loving to everyone you meet today,

smile at everyone, send out thoughts of joy and delight to everyone you

pass, help everyone you can without being asked and watch the effects.

You will be amazed at how people will brighten when touched by your

love and goodness. You will be amazed at how they will take it into

their hearts and pass it on to others. You will be amazed at how your

few acts of love will ripple out to change the world around you.Remember

then to choose and share all the love and joy you can today. It may

seem only a drop in an ocean, but God will make sure that the ripples

spread out to touch the entire world.