Love…It’s everywhere. 
It doesn’t change, it waits. 
It embraces everyone.
Can I handle it?
Can we share it?

Nobody can be left out. 
If I exclude anyone the whole thing falls on me, shatters around me, becomes something it’s not.

What a predicament.

I think Love is like this.  That’s why relationships can be so challenging, even when we love each other.  The moment I hold a grudge or feel afraid, I abandon our love.  It’s like trying to be in two places at once.  On one hand I know I love you.  On the other I want things to be different.  This can’t work.  It’s irreconcilable.

Just in case anyone reading this doesn’t know what the hell I am talking about, I have begun this mission to stay in the thought of Love, the idea of Peace, whatever you choose to call it. I want to remember it’s there always, to invite it to be a part of every moment of my life, whether I am working, painting, playing, watching a movie, driving, whenever. 

I am aware this is probably impossible, but what the heck.  At least I might get pretty good at it along the way.

I am determined to stay right here and now, because where else could Love be?  Where else could anyone be?  I am determined to let all the lies fade away, go by, die, or do whatever they do when I don’t let them stick to me…and see what remains.

I will do my best, to give up the fight and be strong, build a fire and see who shows up.

I like to bite off more than I can chew, but this seems like a lot more than I can bite.  Yet here I go.  One step and over the cliff.  I hope there’s Someone to catch me.  I hope it's me.  I am counting on it. 

Vow #1  --  I will open each day and remember my mission and I will close the day allowing Peace to embrace me in my mind.  I will allow peace to reach out toward everyone, especially those I think deserve it the least.  Afterall, it's not up to me to withold what belongs to everyone.