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Whatever the question, Love is the answer. – Written on a blackboard at Alive Hospice in Nashville.
When I asked Karen York of Alive Hospice about the above quote, she said, "I thought I got that from you." No matter where it came from, I love this statement.
Imagine if we all responded to EVERY question in life with Love. What do you think? Is it really true that Love is the answer to EVERY question?
-Erie Chapman
Yes, I believe that LOVE is a perfect answer to every question! Imagine responding with LOVE to especially irritating and annoying questions!
I am sure it would change that instinctive “gut wrenching” anger into a healthier internal response that would tend to leave the respondent filled with PEACE.
Thank you, Liz, for sharing this today with me!!!!!
Rosemary Thomas, RN
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What a wonderful line to reflect upon and to fill our minds with as mantra. This would be especially helpful to keep at the forefront of our minds when a stressful situation arises. At least it was for me in the midst of my own pressures this morning. Yes, I wholeheartedly agree Love is the answer to all things, and I thank you, and Karen, for bringing this forward to bless our awareness.
I received a beautiful note from my childhood friend Barbara. I share this expert from her writings.
“Music is what inspires my thoughts of love and peace for you and your family and hopefully my way of communicating to you just how much you are loved as I know Johnny was.”
“Song of Farewell”
May the choirs of angels come to greet you. May they speed you to paradise. May the Lord enfold you in his mercy. May you find eternal life.”
“I found myself singing this song to Johnny that day and ever since.The other song I’ve been singing and was sending was,”
“You Are Mine”
“Do not be afraid I am with you. I have called you each by name. Come and follow me, I will bring you home; I love you and you are mine.”
I think we are twice blessed when someone sings there Love to us.
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Yes, and I’d love to see the faces to whom this question is asked!
When I arrived at work today, I opened up today’s posting and meant to respond immediately with “The is the Day the Lord Has Made”, but the day got by me. However, this is still a beautiful day and I can’t wait until I wake up tomorrow.
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There is actually a song called, “Love Is The Answer” by Todd Rundgren. The following are the words to his song.
Love is the Answer
Name your price
And take it to paradise
I can’t stay here any more
And I’ve looked high and low
I’ve been from shore to shore to shore
If there’s a short cut I’d have found it
But there’s no easy way around it
Light of the world, shine on me
Love is the answer
Shine on us all, set us free
Love is the answer
Who knows why
Someday we all must die
We’re all homeless boys and girls
And we are never heard
It’s such a lonely world
People turn their heads and walk on by
Tell me, is it worth just another try?
Tell me, are we alive, or just a dying planet?
What are the chances?
Ask the man in your heart for the answers
And when you feel afraid, love one another
When you’ve lost your way, love one another
When you’re all alone, love one another
When you’re far from home, love one another
When you’re down and out, love one another
All your hope’s run out, love one another
When you need a friend, love one another
When you’re near the end, love one another
We got to love one another
Light of the world, you got to shine
Love will be a means, yeah, yeah
Shine on us all
Know that love can save the day
Just give it one more chance
Lord you just can’t let it stop Lord
Love is the answer
Got to be free to let love into your life
Let it shine
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On this peaceful Sunday morning, I continue to reflect on your inquiry. It is not so much a matter of thinking as it is a simple knowing of an unshakable truth, Love’s answer is the One constant amid chaos and all conflict. We need only be receptive to listen and accept the answer which is revealed in one another when our hearts’ are open to receive. Otherwise we deny ourselves the gift that is meant for us.
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