Hate

Hate – what a horrible word.

It is a word which I try to never use,

and it is a feeling I avoid at all costs.

It eats people up inside, and can produce numerous bodily problems.

Yet, there are some things which I do really hate.

So I’m going to do something unusual, and list some of the things

I hate.

I hate hearing people putting themselves down.

I hate it more, hearing someone putting someone else down.

(I absolutely LOVE IT when I hear people lifting themselves and other people up).

I hate violence in all it’s forms, be it domestic or national.

I think violence breeds violence.

(I absolutely LOVE it when a quiet answer turns away wrath. When a peacemaker smoothes over a situation wisely).

I hate Gossip.  I hate the spread of badness.

(I absolutely LOVE it when people check out the truth first-hand, and spread peace).

I hate Manipulation. I hate the tricking of people. I hate the notion of moving up, by stepping on people below.

(I absolutely LOVE it however, when people admit they are wrong. When they are transparent and truthful).

I hate Bullying.  I hate the notion of preying on those weaker and smaller, inflicting pain and sadness.

(However, I absolutely LOVE seeing people helping, supporting, encouraging and lifting each other up).

I hate many more things: Childishness in a grown up, immaturity, selfishness, a haughty arrogant spirit, greed, unsympathetic, insensitive. I carefully choose the types of people I spend time with.

My idea of heaven, is where people are mature Adults inside,

and the overriding, dominant attitude is LOVE,

which is my opposite of hate.

Love, acceptance, respect, patience, hope, joy etc… these are the attributes I want in my life