Affirmations

Over the years, friends and family have given me a variety of books designed to instill within me—in one way or another—some form of self-awareness or healing.  Some of these books were expected to spur spiritual epiphanies within me.  Others were more of your obligatory self-help volumes intended to school me on how to nurture a positive attitude which might then sow seeds for a sort of metaphysical flower garden filled with everlasting orchids and sunflowers. 

One recent gift was a copy of A Grief Observed by C. S. Lewis.  That book, obviously enough, followed the passing of my wife and was wholly intended to help me cope with that horrid loss.

Thank you.

More recently, someone offered me a copy of a book titled The Five Love Languages.   I have picked up and read through parts of this book on several occasions.  While The Five Love Languages might well be heavy with what seem thread-worn, if not obvious, advice on how to keep love alive by being sweet with others—the repetition of obvious points has great value.

Repetition is always a winner.

Finally, I really enjoy writing, but am in no way interested in authoring a book of this ilk.  But I do think I have something to add to all of this. 

Here it is:

Today, when you meet someone you like or truly love, make nice with them.  Repeat this behavior as often as possible.       

--Mitchell Hegman