leap of faith

Abuse is what we often see as a model of manhood -

in our TV shows, movies, political leaders, and family members,

a certain emotional detachment and “strength” is glorified.

War criminals are given far more publicity than heroes of peace and joy.

I’ve heard so many people say they want to be more like Jesus,

but they spend all of their time admiring and aspiring after

individuals who demonstrate

quite the opposite.

Allow me to present an alternative.

Imagine if we spent as much time studying good deeds

as we did bad ones?

Perhaps it is in our nature to be searching for dangers, but

gratefully,

I don’t have the necessity to physically defend myself on the daily.

I need not invent dangers where there are none.

Perhaps other people aren’t so bad.

Perhaps, despite our differing opinions, beliefs,

characteristics, and physical resources,

other people might even

love to love me.

What I think I was missing in my love life was… love.

I needed to treat others like I really loved them.

And they needed to do the same to me.

Treat em like I love em.

That’s it.

And even if I am unsure of whether I really do feel love…

I must treat others like the royalty they are in my life.

Objectively, I choose who to spend my time with.

Perhaps it’s due to obligations or convenience

that I am even in someone’s proximity,

but that is no excuse

for staying lonely.

If I want to get love,

it is my duty to give it.

True love requires a leap of faith.

So I’ll jump first.

And if you’re ready,

you can follow.