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Loving What You Hate

Hatred cannot help but be transformed in the presence of love.

Hatred can be irrational, and it has a greater impact on the individual who hates than the person or object being hated. Yet overcoming hatred is difficult because hatred reinforces itself and causes greater enmity to come into being. The most powerful tool one can use to combat hatred is love. Deciding to love what you hate, whether this is a person, situation, or a part of yourself, can create a profound change in your feelings and your experience. There is little room for anger, dislike, bitterness, or resentment when you are busy loving what you hate. The practice of loving what you hate can transform and shift your emotions from hatred to love because there is no room for hatred in a space occupied by love.

Granted, it is difficult to forgo judging someone, but you can love your enemy, and seek the good in situations that seem orchestrated to cause you pain or anger. In deciding to love what you hate, you become one less person adding negativity to the universe. On a simple level, loving what you hate can help you enjoy your life more. On a more complex level, loving what you hate sets you free because you disengage yourself from the hatred that can weigh down the soul. Responding with love to people radiating hatred transmutes their negative energy. You also empower yourself by not letting their negativity enter your personal space. Rather than lowering yourself to the level of their hatred, you give the other person an opportunity to rise above their feelings and meet you on the field of love.

Gandhi once said, “Be the change you want to see in the world.” Loving what you hate sends a positive, beautiful energy to people while spreading peace and harmony throughout the planet. Instead of reinforcing hatred, you become an advocate for love. Hatred responds to hate by causing anguish, but hatred cannot help but be transformed in the presence of love.

@kittengirl,

Good morning in California Kitten please be well I think of you often. 😎🌹

@shoelady60,

Good morning in the ‘burgh. I hope your mother and sister are doing well and have had
some rest after their Cruise.

Hey just enjoy the day OZ is warm fall is right around the corner. 😎🌹

Enjoy these last days of summer.

Blowing cool vibes to you and Jake’s Canvas. 😘💕😎

@taci,

Good morning in S. California. Taci how is the new bedding coming along?
I bet it makes you feel real good. 😎I am wondering did you buy new linens
for the new bed that is so much fun to do and it does not cost a fortune.

How is your son is he back to his routines? I bet he is still talking about his trip.

Our daughter is still talking about her trip to Boston and New Hampshire.

Wishing you Happy Trails with your Hike if you are able to do it. 🎶🎶

@oodiebom,

Good morning on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Oodie I read both of your posts and I am
indeed very concerned about your husband.

Please keep us posted on what is happening I know you have a lot going on.
I hope your husband’s labs do not take too long and the problem can be handled
quickly. I almost forgot today is Tuesday.

Oz is warm but alright. Oodie be careful lifting and hope you are getting some sleep
when possible. 🌹✨

Keeping you and hubby in my prayers. ✨🌹

@xango,

Good morning in beautiful Florida. ✨😎Tell me is it still winter in Brazil? How is the family
doing?

Hubby and I had a nice weekend and we did some small projects. The food was very good.

I am concerned about Oodiebom and her husband. Hey here in OZ the day is warm still
Indian Summer. 😎🌹

Enjoy your coffee and fresh bread this morning. 🌹✨

@loaf,

Wishing you a good Tuesday check in when you can. 😎✨

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