I Do Not Hate.

I do not hate...

I know this because this internal conflict always subsides or lessens... Love, joy--they forever are imprinted on your heart... What would it take for hate to finally be imprinted forever upon mine? I would be horrified to find out...

I was always taught to not use the word hate... Which was a blessing. Acknowledging the power of this word led me to truly analyze my own thoughts and feelings associated with why I would be uttering such a word in relation to a person, event, belief... And what a beautiful exercise to follow that I believe everyone should engage in...

Most often this word seems to be intertwined with anger and with a sense of fear, ranging from feelings of lack of control to disgust and horror... This uncomfort is a beautiful human attribute. Undersanding why these feelings and thoughts come to you is necessary in order to heal--to transcend them... And yes, they are not always completely removed after reflection and understanding, but they are usually lessened...

Harboring such negative intensity within one's being is not healthy, obviously, spiritually or physically... I do not hate... I analyze. I try to heal. I try to grow. I try to coexist. And most importantly at times, I try to forgive and to understand... Prayers to all that are conflicted with the internal turmoil of hatred scarring their hearts... God Bless. God is love. God is stable.