Yesterday I had one of those days where almost everything that could go wrong, did. Mostly it was with people. I felt my patience waning and my temper simmering beneath the surface many times. I had to keep reminding myself that none of it was personal, no matter how personal it felt.

At one point, it started to tap into my insecurities. I chose to remember to let love take over. I also reminded myself that I may not always behave in ways that make me lovable. There will be times that I will need the grace of others to remind me that I am worthy to be loved, no matter what. Everyone makes mistakes and everyone is flawed. Everyone can have an off day.

It is easy to show our love when people are behaving in a way that is pleasing to us. There is nothing hard about that. It proves nothing. The days that we are called to love are when people in our daily lives, as well as perfect strangers, for one reason or another, aren't acting lovable. That's when we are challenged to step up. Love them anyway. Draw boundaries if you need to, but do so with compassion. If someone is being outright mean. Say "and so what" to yourself with compassion. Remember that the world is in a hurting place, and people are hurting along with it. We have the power to change this, one person at a time. No matter what challenges you are facing, make a conscious decision to live in the spirit of love and joy.

Remember that people need you more than ever when they are not acting lovable. Anger is just another word for scared. Negativity is just another word for scared. Frustration is just another word for scared. When you are pushed to the wall, call love upon yourself, and you will know exactly what to do or say.

Be love and you will be blessed.

In Love,

Cat