I’ll tell you what, I think the Internet can bring out the absolute best — and the absolute worst — in people.
Last week, a post by the one and only, Ellen Degeneres went viral. She was at a Cowboy’s football game, sitting next to George Bush, laughing, having a beer and watching the game.
The post was a clip of her monologue on her show about the backlash she received about that photo. It was this beautiful, moving speech about kindness. Here’s the transcript:
“During the game, they showed a shot of me and George laughing together, and so people were upset. They thought, ‘Why is a gay Hollywood liberal sitting next to a conservative Republican president?’…Here’s the thing. I’m friends with George Bush. In fact, I’m friends with a lot of people who don’t share the same beliefs that I have…We’re all different, and I think we’ve forgotten that that’s okay that we’re all different…But just because I don’t agree with someone on everything doesn’t mean that I’m not going to be friends with them…When I say, ‘be kind to one another,’ I don’t only mean the people that think the same way that you do. I mean be kind to everyone.”
For the first 12 hours or so — everyone came out in support of Ellen, praising her and supporting her bridge-building efforts. Many of her celebrity friends — including Reece Witherspoon and Kristen Bell — were championing her as this pillar of tolerance and acceptance and someone to aspire to be.
But quickly, the tone did a complete 180 – and the media and celebrities swiftly lit their torches, grabbed their pitchforks and mobbed her as an ignorant bimbo who supports an “unconscionable” human.
Mark Ruffalo brought Ellen to task with one tweet: “Sorry, until George W. Bush is brought to justice for the crimes of the Iraq War, (including American-lead torture, Iraqi deaths & displacement, and the deep scars — emotional & otherwise — inflicted on our military that served his folly), we can’t even begin to talk about kindness.”
Here’s the thing — I’m not going to get political tonight. Because frankly, that’s the entire point.
Watching this whole mess unfold this week just absolutely broke my heart, that the state of this world has gotten to the point where we can’t even agree on kindness anymore.
Everything we see on the news, on Twitter, on our timelines — is driven by negativity and fueled by criticism, and frankly — hatred. Our language has become so abhorrent — this Ellen witchhunt is the perfect example of just how far we’ve strayed in our quick-to-crucify world.
I mean, it is the norm now to exaggerate, smear – even lie – in order to destroy a person to score points for their political cause. Both sides do it, and it just makes me so sad.
But I’ve got to tell you — the timing of this Ellen episode last week was pretty uncanny, because at that same time, I had been researching the Five Love Languages for an upcoming post.
And if you’re unfamiliar with what those are, they’re how you best interpret love: The five languages are:
1) Words of Affirmation
2) Quality Time
3) Physical Touch
4) Acts of Service
5) Receiving Gifts
And in case you were wondering, my top love language is Words of Affirmation, followed by Quality Time, and then third is Physical Touch. If you’re interested – you can find out your love language here: ((not sponsored)).
But as I was researching the love languages, and watching this whole debacle with Ellen unfold, it just became increasingly obvious that the world is in desperate, desperate need of more love language.
The thing about love languages is that their predominant connotation is in the realm of romantic love. But I’d like to shift the thinking — for this situation’s sake — to the global sense.
I mean, what if we were to all think about the different ways that we can best express love in our communities, to better the world at large, and make it a better place?
If you’re a words of affirmation person — what about going out of your way to write a letter of gratitude to a soldier overseas? Or send an email to your child’s teacher expressing your appreciation.
Quality time? How about volunteering at a nursing home? Or candy striping at a children’s hospital? Or even just showing the kids in your life that you like to be around them with your time and undivided attention.
Physical touch? How about volunteering with at-risk youth, or a Big Brother program where you can be there for someone who needs it most.
Acts of Service? Volunteering to clean up the park. Or working at a soup kitchen.
Gift giving? There are so many donation centers to help the homeless. Or my personal favorite: donating baby supplies at prolife crisis pregnancy centers for expectant mothers.
Whatever your love language is – the world needs more of it.
We’ve got to combat this oppressive cloud of hatred and negativity that’s thrown our way every single day in the media, on the internet, in the hallways at school.
Ellen was absolutely right — we have got to set aside our differences and be kind to one another no matter what.
It doesn’t matter our religion, our stance on political issues, who we voted for in the election, or heck — even how we feel about country music!
At the end of the day, we are all one family – created by God, worthy of love and respect. And somewhere along the lines, in efforts to promote political agendas, or “win” at certain arguments — that fundamental truth has been forgotten.
“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.“
What is one thing you can do this week to put more love out into the world?
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247 responses to “Ellen Degeneres & The 5 Love Languages — A Connection No One Saw Coming”
Thank you for this, Cara. As I was driving to church yesterday, I passed a protest taking place across the street from a Roman Catholic church by the Westboro Baptist people. My heart broke for them. They have no idea how far off base they are. God does not hate anyone so who are we to do so?
Hi Melissa! Thank you so much – gosh yeah that’s so sad. I agree! Love is where it’s at! Hugs and love xox
I don’t see Jesus nailing banners onto buildings, either. The New Age “divide & rule” method sadly succeeds because we let it. We let it because we are ego driven instead of Spirit-guided.
Wow, I could go to town commenting on this but politics are something I tuned out of many years ago. Too spicy for me…
Thanks John – yeah – politics are definitely one of those things – thanks for stopping by Hugs and love xox
thanks sister for the excellent post
Thank you so much for taking the time to read it! Hugs and love xox
Excellent, in every way.
Thank you so much!! So glad this hit home with you 🙂 Hugs and love xox
It’s the way should live. Peace 🙂
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Totally agree with your beautiful post, and with Ellen. Of course it’s easy to befriend people who agree with us and give them love and respect. That takes no effort! To be kind to those with whom we disagree… ah, now that’s where the work comes in. Funny, I was just talking to a friend last night who said he won’t be attending any more of a certain event because Republicans were there. What? Okay. 🙄
To all the liberals who feel so righteous bashing Ellen over George… Obama killed a lot of people too. But he’s a hero…
Sorry, politics. 😻
Thank you so much Paula! You’re right about that – we’ve gotta love everyone no matter what!! Oh gosh – not cool. Thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox
Great post and ideas, Cara!! I agree fully that things have gotten out of hand to a point where it’s heartbreaking. I don’t want all my friends and my circle to look exactly like me. Just as Christ chose people who were different and they came together and found their common ground as they walked, I want to grow with my friends and allow each other our differences.
Thanks so much Shell!! You’re right – heartbreaking. Amen to that – common ground. Hugs and love xox
A friend of mine used to say that we can be Nice all the time, or we can be Right all the time. We can’t be both. Sometimes being Nice means biting the bullet and not pressing a point you’re passionate about. Sometimes being right means telling people hard truths they don’t want to hear. There is room in this world for both.
But right now, people don’t care about being nice or right, they care about being angry. That’s fine. I could give a hoot in hell who a TV lady spends her time with. Why should I care more about Ellen than any random Joe? Why should I not care about George Bush, a living breathing human being, who is clearly living a quite normal post-presidency.
Do we want to be Nice or do we want to be Right? Lets choose our battles carefully.
Great post.
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What an interesting perspective Scoot. Thanks for sharing that. I think theres always room for kindness and love. And yes – sometimes love isn’t soft. But it’s love and rooted in respect. 🙂 Hugs and love xox
I’d like to like this more than once.
Hahah thanks Galby! Have a great night! Hugs and love xox
I want to agree with you. I understand the sentiment. But there are just too many dead people, too many tortured people, too many imprisoned people. I’m trying to be kind for them. Because I hear them screaming out for help and no one care about THEM
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Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate you joining the conversation. Hugs and love xox
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Great job putting this together, so many good points. Unfortunately in general we are dived more than ever, especially here in America. There are still very good people in this country that are doing amazing things, but too much is focused on the negative it seems.
Great work, as always.
Thanks so much Leonard for sharing your thoughts. I agree – let’s bring the positive to the forefront! Hugs and love xox
Hi, I agree with Ellen’s statement. I’m a Salvationist and in the Salvation Army we have a song entitled”I dare to be different”
Dare to be different. I love that! Hugs and love xox
It’s on YouTube look up Salvation Army I dare to be different
I’ll definitely have to check it out! Thanks!
It’s 1am in UK if I remember I’ll post the link tomorrow sometime
Awesome! Goodnight!
One of the triumphs about love and kindness is to love and to be kind to those who are different from yourself. Most of the people I met are different from me, and yet I have many great friendships with these people. I say that Ellen DeGenerous did a good thing. No, I do not agree with what she does, but that does not mean that I would hate her or mistreat her. As for Mark Ruffalo, the same one who was the Hulk destroying things the way he is accusing Bush of doing, the things Bush did keep the terrorists from doing more damage to include what was done in Iraq. I think I will stick with Ellen.
Thanks so much for sharing your heart on this JB – you’re so right – loving people who are different from us. Glad you stopped by and joined the dialogue! Hugs and love xox
You are very graciously welcome. I am glad that YOU shared it. Hugs and love to YOU!!
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Me love it too.
Thanks for the angle on the 5-Love Languages; I am one relegating them to the romantic / family category. But you made a notable point.
Several years ago I counted 17 nuances to the word “love” in an American dictionary. The word is turned in so many various ways. . . -Jeff
Thank you so much Jeff! That’s a lot of nuances!! Haha it’s a great word:) so glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox
The president that you love so much preaches hate. Imagine getting along with someone and there favorite person whom they admire so much hates you because of who you are. It is hard to understand why someone loves someone so much and get claim you to be there close friend too. Yes there has to be a time when we could all overlook a person’s political side. But not today. If your best friend dated a known child molester would you wonder what does she see in him. Would you question her judgement. I see Trump as a racist. I questioned people judgement that like him and I don’t want to be around people that like him
As far as Bush I liked him. I still do. The hate comes from people who dis like you because you are born black,brown,gay, and not a male. Open your eyes and see I mean really see. I’m fussing and going on a rant know but otherwise interesting post.
Thank you so much for sharing your heart and your thoughts on this. I appreciate you joining the dialogue. Just to clarify – I do not love trump. I appreciate his prolife policies. But I do not love him. 🙂 thanks for stopping by! Hugs and love xox
Great post. Seems these days, that “Grace” and “Mercy” are something of a lost art. Sadly, these terms aren’t even being talked about in a lot of our churches, where they should run a close second to love. I blame so much of it on social media, giving extra credit to social media “drive-by” outlets like Twitter where it’s easy to fire off a few characters and start a hate storm then simply walk away. Keep preaching the love. Looking forward to your upcoming post on the Five Love Languages. Blessings!
Thank you so much Lisa. Amen to that – we need more grace and mercy for sure!!! Hugs and love xox
Love this post Caralyn! What an awesome idea to take our love languages and use them as acts of kindness and service for Jesus!
Thank you so much Emily!! Yes! After all – God IS love!! Hugs and love xox
Absolutely love this! Thank you. This world needs more love, no matter how you can show it.
Thank you so much Jennifer! So glad it hit home with you 🙂 amen to that – no matter how we show it! Hugs and love xox
First, I agree that Ellen did the right thing. She stood firm on recognizing her friend and not betraying him to public opinion. My best friend from high school and I disagree completely on politics; liberal vs. conservative. Still, our friendship remains intact. Kudos to Ellen for her loyalty to Dubya and her words of tolerance. She actually lived out what most liberals seem to only talk about. They are tolerant until you disagree.
I also get Ruffalo’s point. If someone lives a life dedicated to bad things or commits some heinous act, that person should be cut off, albeit not with hate. St. Paul’s epistles often convey the idea that people who go against teaching should be cut off, but with an eye toward redemption. Jude’s letter condemns a church’s acceptance and communion with perverters of the Gospel as “stains on their love feast”. All the same, excluding those who work against God’s Word should be done as a matter of correction, not hate.
I’m with you – the lies, the venom really need to go! All of the current hate toward Trump accomplishes nothing but division and weakness for us all. If only so much effort was directed toward solving problems instead of destroying everyone you disagree with!
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THanks for this reflection Jeff — yeah, I’m big on loyalty too. I think it is such an important quality in relationships. Yes! The venom needs to go! I am so with you – we should work on building bridges instead of actively working to tear them down. Lots of great food for thought here! thanks Jeff! hope you have a great night! hugs and love to you and julie! x
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I really love the turn you took with this. You are one of my favorite writers. Now I need to go back and watch your video you shared a few weeks ago. Your content is always real and top-notch.
Oh my gosh Matthew, thank you friend 🙂 you’re kind to say that. Glad you enjoyed the post! Hugs and love xox
Yes! If we would all be kind despite differences and despite disagreements (like Christ,) I think all would be SO much better. Disagree all you want, but if we could LOVE extravagantly, what a change we could employ!
thanks so much Connie! You’re right about that – LOVE EXTRAVAGANTLY! amen 🙂 hugs xox
Your perception of Christ isn’t true. Go study His words and conduct……do we know the Bible or do we only know the candy coated man-created Jesus? He was radical….
The crowd always chooses wrong. Like they wanted Barabbas. Recently we had brutal “xenophobia” here in 🇿🇦, intolerance. The very folks who blame others for being “racist” even when they’re not.
So my Dutch ancestors came to the Cape in 1658 after seventy years of suffering intolerant neighbours in Europe. Germanic vs Romanic. And my mother’s side had to leave their estate, swim for it to an already departing ship……because of a robe and a biscuit that was at the root of a massacre in France. Religious intolerance. While Jesus is LIFE, the commercial agencies claiming to be His club sometimes suck. Think of the bloody crusades and how we kindly Christians beheaded Jews and Arabs in the Middle Ages.
Ellen has her work cut out for her.
Thank you so much for sharing this insight. Definitely have given us a lot to think about. Hugs and love xox
Cara, I know I only know you on here, please don’t be offended when I say I’m damn proud of you, great post!!!
Haha oh my gosh you are too kind!!! Thank you Shell!! Means a lot 😍 glad you stopped by! Hugs and love xox
Right back at you!!
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Excellent post. One of your best. Thank you.
Oh gosh thank you Jack! I appreciate you saying that! Hugs and love xox
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Thanks so much!!! Glad you enjoyed the post! Hugs and love xox
Ellen was absolutely right and it’s certainly revealed the state our country, maybe even nb the world is in today.
But girl, you know what the world needs right now….Jesus. The haters need Jesus. That’s what I praying for because they dont know what they dont know, but all that I have in Him, I wish for them.
Matthew 5:43-48
Love Your Enemies
thanks so much Laura for your kind words. Amen — the world needs Jesus – plain and simple as that!! i’ll join you in that important prayer. hugs xox
Excellent post Caralyn, couldn’t agree more with what you wrote.
People tend to be tolerant of only those that think and have the same mindset. What happened to just being nice.
thank you so much! im so glad this hit home with you! amen – we need to be tolerant and respectful to everyone – no matter what! we’re all different and that’s okay! it’s what makes this world an interesting place! hugs xo
Excellent post! Thank you for your wise words!
thank you so much Cindy! i appreciate your kind words. hugs xox
Spot on as always, Caralyn. I feel like you read my heart of these past few weeks. My husband and I are writing a podcast episode about “outrage culture” and suddenly I see it everywhere. All we can do is try to spread love, just as you say. God bless ❤️.
Thank you so much Jenny! So glad this resonated with you so. Outrage culture – sounds incredibly interesting! Can’t wait to listen! Hugs and love xox
This is spot-on. Another way I think of it is that if Jesus avoided every person who hurt Him ever, then he would not interact with Paul, or Peter, or Judas, or Pharisees, or really…that many people. Instead of choosing to hold grudges against those people, He chose to love. And we should choose to love, too.
Hi Brendan! Oh thank you so much 🙂 I’m so glad this resonated with you. You’re so right! Jesus was the ultimate example!! Hugs and love xox
Mark, and Ellen are two people we admire in showing where they stand on wisdom. They are the check and balance on how we should give our love to others.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this David. I appreciate you joining the conversation! Hugs and love xox
Thanks Cara for your wonderful piece and being reminded and inspired about love and how love allows an out-pouring of compassion and care. I wasn’t aware of the Ellen DeGeneres-George Bush bit going viral. It’s highly unlikely that George Bush will ever be convicted of war crimes against the Iraqis due the war like stance of the USA who has been almost constantly at war since 1775.
In my mind kindness can be bestowed on the being of a man – like George Bush but not necessarily his actions. In my work as a healer I have found that Love is everywhere in us and in every being, plants, trees, other animals, water, air and soil. Love sustains us. Only our beliefs and judgements parse out Love into something recognizable to work with the help heal others if they wish to accept it. The heart as you may or may not know has 28 receptor neurons in it similar in shape to neurons in our Neo-cortex and other parts of the brain. The basis for all emotion is Love, our brains / egos filter love through various interpretations yet Love is still love. A Buddhist teacher of mine once said: “For every person that loves it nullifies the hate in 10 other people.” Fear is the basis of anger and hatred for the most part. Love can hold fear, but fear cannot hold love.
The world we are living in divided as it is – is exactly the way it’s suppose to be in the grand scheme of time and space. The fear is one reaction to the changes in our world. Love employed intelligently can help heal the fear and allow those that may refer to each other as enemies to begin to talk and solve problems when even a small amount of love is applied to the wound.
Gentle physical touch on the arm or hand is a loving act of kindness.
There is a simple inner exercise I’ve been doing since 1974 to generate my emotional presence and acknowledge the Love that is always there: Allow you mind to follow your breath. On your in-breath put your attention on your sternum or breast bone and say silently to yourself “I” on the in-breath and “Am” on the out-breath thus affirming your emotional presence. It can be done anywhere without others ever knowing. Inner work.
Thank you so much Kai! Yes! It’s an outpouring of compassion and care. Love sustains us. What a beautiful and powerful thought. So glad you stopped by. Hugs and love xox
I loved Ellen’s response. The crazy thing is while those who criticized her tell of of us we need to be tolerant, what they are really saying is those who think different than they do need to be tolerant but they don’t have to which is hypocritical.
I love that George W Bush is friend with Ellen and Michelle Obama. I love that Ellen and Michelle Obama are friends with him. It sets a good example that we can have different beliefs in this country and still be friends.
Just this morning I was talking with someone about how as Christians we are called to love other. I love the meme I see sometime of- “You know the love you neighbor thing? I meant it.”
I loved her response too! Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. I agree – it’s a great example. Hugs and love xox
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Aww that’s sweet thank you 🙂
It is absolutely ridiculous that sharing a beer at what is supposed to be America’s pastime turns into something ugly. And it’s only going to get worse with the elections coming up. I wholeheartedly agree with you Cara. If we focus on the needs of others and seek to understand instead of judge we will all be better which will make for a better world. Thanks for the post.
I agree – it’s so sad what things have come to! Thanks for sharing your heart on this! Amen – let’s focus on helping others! Hugs and love xox
Is that you surfing? Good style points! Excellent post.
Haha yes it is!! Thank you so much! Hugs and love xox
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Thanks Tonya for the link up! Hugs and love xox
Well said, beautiful. Love your courage and honesty 💞
thank you so much 🙂 that means a lot. hugs xo
I absolutely loved Ellen’s message. The backlash she received is heartbreaking. It’s very sad how the world is driven on negativity and tearing others down. I bought the Five Love Languages and have yet to read it. I NEED to. Thanks for the wonderful post 😇🙏🏼❤️
Thanks Lisa — I did too! oh it’s such a great book! I hope you enjoy it as much as i did! hugs xo
I agree. It makes me so sad that so many people out there are so angry that it isn’t ok anymore to be nice to people.
(And one of the examples you gave of ways to show love reminded me of something else going on in my life now that I’m not ready to share at the moment… you know how to contact me privately if you’re really curious.)
Thank you so much 🙂 I know – the state of things are so sad. That’s why we need more love in the world! Hope everything is okay. will be praying! hugs xo
Yes, indeed, by all means, this world is in desperate need of love! Jesus never said, “Love only those you agree with.” When we neglect compassion and caring for the sake of our anger, we are completely missing the point. It’s not giving a stamp of approval to things you disagree with to treat others with kindness. It’s embodying the love of Christ.
Thank you so much 🙂 You’re so right – desperate need of love. embodying His love! amen! hugs xo
Well done Caralyn, with boldness, courage and grace! Hugs and love xoxo
Thank you so much Terese! I appreciate that 🙂 hope your week is off to a great start! hugs xo
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A beautiful, poignant essay. So horribly sad that much of the human race feels justified in doling out compassion and caring only for those on “their” side. And persecute or desire “opponents” murdered, imprisoned, stricken with diseases or maimed because they disagree with them It’s shameful that people feel justified in condemning others, when they have – and we ALL have at some point in life – been guilty of a wrong – betrayed a confidence, lied to cover up a wrong, cheated, acted inappropriately or manipulated someone to get one’s way. I trust that some of these foolish people will come to recognize the love of Christ, and will repent of their sins. Christians are called to love our enemies and pray for them to change heart. I still have a long way to go, for that last, but pray someone will help guide me closer to Jesus. An eternity is an awfully long time to wail and gnash teeth in darkness.
Thank you so much Eric! I really appreciate that 🙂 You’re right – love our enemies and emulate Jesus — I have a lot of work to do in that area too! hugs xox
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Caralyn, you nailed it. People are divided and have forgotten to love each other. Truthfully, we are more alike than different. Only love can make a miracle. Love disarms barriers between people. Love and hugs! XOXO
Thank you so much 🙂 You’re right – we’ve forgotten. Love is disarming! big hugs to you xo
You are welcome. Hugs and love!
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it seems to be ok to have different beliefs.. only if you have the ‘same’ different beliefs as “me” these days… I think it is lack of humility which can be pointed to a breakdown in values, I have said it before but it bears repeating, I used to cast a down looking eye on religious folks (especially christians) as people dumber than me for their belief… but then it just hit me one day, do I have the answers ? no… so who am I to judge or dictate? I’m not. How does it affect my life what you believe if it makes you happy and has no negative impact on me ? It doesn’t. I own one body, one soul, this one, the rest is not my own… I suppose the only answer is to be the light every day to the best of our ability.
Hi David, thank you for sharing your thoughts on this – yes! be the light every day to the best of our ability! hugs xo
That book by Chapman was awesome. It’s one of my favorites. As for politics and sports, all I do now is just groan. No words. Just groan. I have another funny comment, but it might be taken the wrong way on a blog post; ask me again if we ever meet in person. 🙂
On the other hand, you did a good job breaking down the different love languages and how to express them. 🙂
Isn’t it a great book!? I absolutely loved it. Thanks for sharing your thoguhts :)hugs xo
Couldn’t agree more!
Thanks Maz! So glad this resonated with you! big hugs xox
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thanks for the link up! hugs ox
Great post dear 😀.
The way I see it it’s the same old crap that’s been going on for thousands of years humans refusal to grow up and act like adults to one another with kindness and respect, we only really see it now because technology has put it in are faces to see every day.
Maybe one day human kind will grow up and stop acting like children. 🌹
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Hi Dawn, oh thank you so much! Yes! i sure hope so — we need to start acting like real people with souls! haha hugs xox
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Again: I am DEF not going to attempt to read all of those comments up there 😉
One of my friends keeps mentioning “agape” (a type of love — FZ* might have said it might be from Kansas + also available via your local drugstore 😉 j/k )
There are so many ways to cut and slice love — it is an extremely complex phenomenon.
I heard Agape mentioned in a podcast recently — WBUR makes this Show called “Modern Love”, where some celebrity (i.e. *professional*) reads the equally titled column from NYTimes (do they still do it? IDK). I am VERY MUCH behind schedule, because I tend to only listen to it when there’s Little / no NEWSWORTHY crap to listen to (lulz 😉 ). Anyways, if anyone WANTS to listen to the episode featuring the agape concept, it’s called “when eve and eve bit the apple”. ENJOY! 😀
* (Frank Zappa)
Hi Frank! Thanks so much for stopping by! haha yeah people had a lot to say about this one! haha Oh how interesting = sounds like a great podcast. i’ll have to check out that episode! thanks for sharing it! hugs xo
LOL, I’m Norbert (aka NMW 😉 ) — Frank is (unfortunately) no longer with us anymore… but you can still search the YT for “it’s from kansas” to find the funny commentary he made ca. 50 years ago 😉
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Oh thank you Michael! So glad you thought so! hugs xo
You’re welcome 👍
xoxo 🙂
As usual an interesting post. There is a fantastic piece of writing by Alexander Pope – his essay on criticism – it is really worth reading. Not all criticism is worth reading and only that which has come from a individual you know, like, and respect. Anything else is hot air.
Now the reality is most people who don’t know or haven’t met G W Bush or Ellen have little reason to like either, respect and there only knowledge is based on public persona. We can freely form our opinion, but as my gran used to say “it doesn’t give us the right to share it”
Now I have moral issues with the decisions both of these public individuals have made. So I wouldn’t seek them out to befriend however, the Bible explains we hate the sin not the sinner. We have limited information and a shorter attention span so unless our opinion on a matter is truly informed we are better off keeping it to ourselves.
I enjoy reading the comments as well because some modern philosophers would do well to review your readers wisdom.
Mark
Hi Mark, oh gosh thank you so much! I’ll have to check out that piece of writing – sounds interesting! You’re right – we are to love people, even if we don’t necessarily agree with everything they do or say — we’re all in the same boat! hugs xo
I like your take on this. When things like that happen (all too often), I’m stuck for words. I have a hard time to understand why all the fire and the meanness. In my little corner of the world, it seems to be the only way politics are doing their job (as well as the media who are covering it). It makes me feel tired. There seem to be ’causes’ everywhere. You have to always pick sides. There’s no place for balance or nuance. No room for making mistakes even.
My preferred love language is words of affirmation, without a doubt. When I see how much difference they make, I just know they’re worth to spread all.the.time. It makes my heart sing.
Thank you for this post. God is love – everything else flows from that. Whenever we do a loving action, or speak loving words, we align ourselves with the will of God. It’s good to read a blogger who says so – and you say so frequently, with a love that springs directly from your gratitude for healing. Thank you!
Hi Penny! Oh thank you so much for this thoughtful reflection. you’re right – everything flows from His love! love that! hugs ox
Excellent post! It’s amazing how the Holy Spirit moves us to write about similar things; my next post will be about where I went and what I saw this past weekend—The Auschwitz Exhibit in NYC and also the 911 Memorial. Both of those horrific acts could have been avoided, but hatred unfortunately, was the driving force on both incidents. LOVE is truly the answer to the world’s problems, but crazy as it seems, my dear friend, this world doesn’t want it…very sad.
I am extremely proud of Ellen and what she said. I’m glad she commented on it, and I pray that hearts would be changed over this. Until the Lord Jesus returns, people like you and I are going to have to keep letting everyone know, that LOVE is better than hate, KINDNESS will win out in the end, and as much as those that hang onto the hatred, bitterness and resentment in this world, they’ll never find the freedom you and I have in Christ.
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Hi Nett! Oh gosh thank you so much for this heart felt response! Oh my gosh, i’ve been wanting to go to theAuschwitz Exhibit. I literally run past it every day, and i say a prayer when i see that old train car. so sad. i’m really looking forward to reading your piece. You’re so right – love is the answer. big hugs xo
I can appreciate how kind words are important to you…
I took the test on the 5LL website (I googled for the descriptions), and I am similar to your order but with words of affirmation last.
It was interesting to read the descriptions also…
We can change behavior to care for another
I also wonder whether mine may change with time, as experience changes. They are all good things
Hmm 🤔…
Thank you so much David – it’s an interesting test, isn’t it?
Yeah it is…
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Love it, I totally agree. Rather than trying to prove we’re right and others are wrong, we should just be kind to each other.
Thank you so much! Amen – kindness goes a long way. So glad you stopped by! big hugs xo
Thank you. Just, thank you.
thank you so much Kim – glad this resonated with you. big hugs xox
Oh my, how you give me HOPE. Amen, and amen!
oh my gosh you’re so kind. thank you Molly. big hugs to you xox
Wonderful post. It is so true. It seems as if everyone is angry. What happened to our world?
Thank you so much – I know, i hear ya. where’s the love? hugs xo
Such a great post! Thank you for this!!
thank you so much! i’m so glad this resonated with you! big hugs xox
Great post and I totally agree.
oh gosh thank you so much Linda! i’m so glad this resonated with you! big hugs ox
The “Five Love Languages” is one of my favorites. I always keep several copies in my office to loan or give away and whenever we have a wedding, I have the whole church sign a copy and we give it to the engaged couple as a gift.
Thank you so much Pastor Partridge. Isn’t it a great concept! such a great resource to pass along. love that gift idea! big hugs xo
Well said (or written, if you will). There’s too much negativity out there. People have a tendency to focus on the negative instead of the positive things in life, and they miss out on the things that really matter.
Thank you so much Rob for taking the time to read! You’re so right – let’s focus on the positive!!!! hugs xox
Small point: in your listing of the 5 languages, number 3 is written as “physical tough” instead of ‘physical touch’ as listed afterward. One letter does make a difference. Cheers.
Oh gosh — thank you! i’ll go fix that right away!! thanks for the heads up! big hugs xo
It’s only thanks to God’s grace that we choose to fight the good fight everyday: loving one another. But as believers we know that love is dying in people’s hearts and that shouldn’t surprise us. We should continue to pray for the only one who can transform every one of us. We need his grace and mercy everyday. I actually like a number of movies with Mark and I feel compassion for him, he is clearly poisoning himself with self-justice.
Thank you so much — you’re so right about that — loving one another. That should be our number one priority! hugs xox
Nice how you turned this subject into more of a positive, Caralyn. The 5LL are great, the marriage devotional is a great tool as well. You also might like to read ‘The Social Media Upheaval’ by Glenn Reynolds. I found it at the library online. God bless! — Frank
Thank you so much Frank! Ooh – thanks for that recco – i’ll have to check out Reynold’s book! sounds intresting! hugs xo
Hello BBB, Such a beautiful post, stating what needs to be said in a kind way. You always do what you say and that’s the only way to get important truths to hit home.
I’ve watched Ellen a few times and she always comes across as genuine and caring.
When you make friends how can you know what they might do in the future, whether they will be judged wanting? And if you have friends who take a wrong turn how does it help them if they are abandoned by voices of reason, kind hearts, truth seekers?
The whole attitude thing baffles me. “Let he who has not sinned …” comes to mind.
I love my two boys (OK so they’re 44 and 41!!) unconditionally, but I accept we all have feet of clay. I fear that without tolerance kindness and love will struggle to overcome.
Thank you for your wonderful words. X
Oh gosh, thank you so much Marilyn! I so appreciate your kind words. I love that – feet of clay — what a powerful and true thought. We’re all in the same boat and on a journey. patience, compassion and understanding goes a long way. as does kindness! hugs xo
Your post brings to mind lyrics from a Casting Crowns song:
Oh Jesus, friend of sinners
Open our eyes to the world at the end of our pointing fingers
Let our hearts be led by mercy
Help us reach with open hearts and open doors
Oh Jesus, friend of sinners, break our hearts for what breaks yours
Thanks Rollie. Wow what powerful lyrics! Hugs and love xox
I love this post and totally agree. The world needs more love and kindness – full stop/period. ❤️
Oh thanks so much. I so agree! Hugs and love xox
FINALLY! Someone who still has some sense in this world! Thank you for showing kindness!
Aw thank you Heather! Means a lot. Hugs and love xox
great perspective on the whole Ellen incident. I thought she handled it quite well. And while I have heard of the five love languages, I am not that familiar with them. but your post made me want to read the book. thanks for the motivation!
Thanks so much Jim! So glad this resonated with you! It’s a great book and concept! Hugs and love xox
look forward to reading it. I think we actually have a copy laying around the house somewhere… Have a great day!
Amazing
Your so right about extending kindness to all, everything’s such a battle all the time. Thanks for the post
than you so much Andrea! you’re so right – a battle all the time! big hugs xox
“Everything we see on the news, on Twitter, on our timelines — is driven by negativity and fueled by criticism, and frankly — hatred. Our language has become so abhorrent — this Ellen witchhunt is the perfect example of just how far we’ve strayed in our quick-to-crucify world.”
Every bit of that paragraph right there is so 1100% true. Not to crucify Ellen but why did it take her saying these things for some people to understand that we do need to be kind to one another – regardless of our differences.
The world has so much hate, it is is scary. And it is not a race, sex, color, religion thing it is just plain simple hate. It is actual very evil.
Thank you for also addressing the 5 Love Languages. I had looked into them once before but had lost track on them. I am going to dive more into them because I feel by understanding ours and others, we can be kinder to one another.
thank you so much Kel! Yes! We’ve got to combat that negative talk and put some love out in the world! so glad you stopped by! big hugs xo
Well said, dear friend!
Thanks so much Sherrey! Hugs and love xox
Well spoken… I’ve often thought the same thing. We live in a world that twists the freedom we have. Kindness should be a driver, and is for many, but you bring up a valid point in the inability to agree on why kindness should be.
Thank you so much! You’re right about that – kindness should be a driver! Hugs and love xox
Just to say you are very beautiful 😍❤️ and with a beautiful soul to match. Beautiful article ❤️✌🏾
Oh my gosh thank you Judith. What a kind thing to say!! Hugs and love xox
Such a good post! I’m sitting here thinking of all the people that Jesus loved – the ones all the “religious” men avoided and condemned. Then they also condemned Jesus for loving them, for eating with them, staying in their homes. We’re in good company when we love like Jesus and like Ellen.
Thank you so much Patty! You’re right – good company indeed. Hugs and love xox
So good. The world needs more people with a heart like yours. It makes me want to do better. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks so much Jeff! Oh my gosh what a kind thing to say. I am so touched 🙂 Hugs and love xox
I don’t think is about political orientation, the problem is being ok with somebody who sacrifice lives for his own interests… I give credits to Ruffalo, accept other people’s beliefs and being friend with someone who doesn’t think the same way you do
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this! I appreciate you joining the dialogue 🙂 Hugs and love xox
I’ m sorry I didn’t finish it :))))
I was saying.. is a whole different thing, I like Ellen and nobody can judge, but words are so much nicer than facts 🙂
I’ll go to your Amazon, I ll check out the tooth paste you sponsored, I buy more from Amazon than in real stores 🙂
Sorry for the broken comment 🙂
No worries! I love hearing your heart on this!! And thank you for the support 💛
Noticed the quote from Mark Ruffalo there… Its just sad to see some of my fav actors become pawns of the Democratic party. So much hate.
I agree that the Iraqi war was completely unnecessary from the American point of view. But if one thing it did was that it rid the world of a truly horrible dictator. Ask any Iraqi person and they will tell you. I work with an Iraqi, so I’m aware and I live in the Middle East. I know what an effect he had on his neighbors. The only reason that there was peace where we live was because the US have a base in Saudi Arabia.
This was a man who shot his sons in law in front of his daughters and their children; when they decided to flee during the first Gulf War. He was a man of paradox. On the flip side, He allowed a Christian minister to conduct his mission with a Police escort for protection.
But nonetheless, he was a dangerous man and the Iraqi people were suffering.
Getting back to topic at hand. If George Bush was truly a criminal in the eyes of the American people, then tell me why Oh Why didn’t they prosecute him when Obama was in power? Surely no politician is safe from being held accountable by his own people… Am I correct?
So if it is so.. why the hate?
I’ll tell you why the hate? If any party in the American political system is not at all tolerant, it is the liberal Democratic party. They are offended by the someone’s right to free speech and his/her own beliefs.
If there was a party that wishes there was such a thing as mind control, it would be the Democratic party.
Right now they are using the power of influence to spread the message that any belief which does not adhere to their policies needs to be crushed and demonized. It makes me sorry that so many decent American people are falling into the trap of the media hype.
Well that’s my rant for the day.
Getting back to your topic Caralyn. The world needs more love.. in all its forms. The beatitudes of Christ from Matthew chapter 5.
Even more, as much as I despise the what the Democratic party is doing and seeing such trends move all over the world, as a Child of God, I am called to love – even when the world hates me for it.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on that. Gosh that story is just so so sad. Wow heartbreaking. Hugs and love xox
More love for sure
Amen!
Thanks so much Barbara! Hugs and love xox
This post really resonated with me (& I love the Love Language books). The world needs more kindness and tolerance more than ever. I get so tired listening to all of the negativity on my Twitter feed. I do follow politics and think it’s important to hold politicians accountable when necessary. However, it seemed unfair how people went after Ellen the way they did. Personally I was inspired when I saw that clip because of the humanity displayed- having a laugh despite all of their differences.
THank you so much! Oh i’m so glad this struck a chord with you. i agree – it was a beautiful display of humanity and tolerance and friendship!! was disappointed that it was taken to a negative space. glad you stopped by. hugs xo
Thankyou for this great perspective. Totally with you on this.
Thanks so much Ross! Hugs and love xox
How will the people that need to hear about Christ hear if we refuse to befriend anyone different than we are?
So true Lori!! That’s a great point! Hugs and love xox
Great post sister. Personally, truly believe Jesus would always start by asking us simply what we CAN give to one another before He would ever ask us what we could NOT give, as evidence of Matthew 23:23.
Secondly, it’s about order and not so much right or wrong. Because “order” is about clarity and clarity is the antidote for confusion which then minimizes our anxiety and depression.
And notice that what we “can” give, are things that we all can do FREELY without cost or genuine sacrifice. (i.e. encouraging words, hugs, praying with one another, and even a simple smile).
Regretfully, these simple love languages that are so FREE, are often the most difficult things to give to our loved ones let alone our neighbor, friends, those whom we work with, our community and even those we see regularly at our local churches.
Sorry that I may always seem anti-religion, but I believe the whole Protestant movement was simply a movement that promoted a more intimate relationship towards God from God the Father to a more gentler approach as God the Son, via a friend in Jesus.
Obviously, we lost sight of this ‘protestant” heart, and intimacy with God as evidence of a recycled Protestant rhetoric via the Non-denominational movements in the last 30 years.
I mention all these things, because mankind tends to always want to complicate things and take things out of order.
I believe we all have a form of spiritual ADD/ADHD, that needs to be addressed and although money, food, shelter and “things” are needed in life, however those elements are worthless if one is not genuinely feel loved or needed in this life. Medically speaking, this is what we often call in children and sadly now evident in adults as a failure to thrive or FTT.
In closing, on the day of Jesus’ betrayal, Jesus said something that pierced my heart in Mark 14:48. And I placed two translations of this blessed verse so that we may see the magnitude of His words.
NIV
“Am I leading a rebellion,” said Jesus, “that you have come out with swords and clubs to capture me?
NLT
“Jesus asked them, “Am I some dangerous revolutionary, that you come with swords and clubs to arrest me?”
You see, although Jesus came with a very gentle approach towards sinners and with a gentle heart with a very gentle message, it did NOT however lower the bar on whether or not he offended people.
Many were so offended, that sadly some went to great lengths physically to shut Him down.
So why is this?
Because although Jesus was NOT armed, and although a REBELLION was not on His agenda, Jesus did represent change, and change is very offensive.
I thank God for your gifts again sister, and for your heart and advocacy for God’s unconditional love which is the only true change one can make in this life. And as a follower of Christ, I pray that my life reflects that same light, love and change.
In the name of Jesus Christ, may we all receive our healing.
Amen.
Matthew 10:16 NKJV
“Behold, I send you out as sheep in the midst of wolves. Therefore be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.”
Thank you so much ray! Yes – order is about clarity! I love that. Thanks for sharing your thoughts on this. Hugs and love xox
I loved this post. I’m from Canada and hadn’t heard about this before (I haven’t been on social media or the news for a while), but your post hit it right on the head. Thank you for your perspective on the subject. The “Five Love Languages” is the best analogy for this issue. Really something to think about. Blessings. <3
Thank you so much Kari! I’m so glad this resonated with you. Yes! I love the love languages – so much perspective! Hugs and love xox
I absolutely love this application of love languages! It resonated so deeply with me. Thank you for faithfully sharing your heart.
Hi Kara! Oh thank you so much! I’m so glad it hit home with you!! I appreciate you stopping by! Hugs and love xox
This was a great article. I was stunned there was so much drama concerning kindness between Ellen and President Bush. I think we need to do better as a society. Even if you do not agree with someone, you can still agree on love. I love the five languages. Words of affirmation and quality time are my top two gifts. I read the book originally to learn how to communicate with someone who was difficult to communicate with and it made our association stronger. I am planning to read it a second time. Thank you for your brutal honesty.
Thank you for this. A wonderful reminder to be kind to my advisary tomorrow. That’s what God calls me to do.♥️
Thanks so much Lorie 🙂 yes! It’s what He calls us to do! Hugs and love xox
So well said, Caralyn. I hope you know you are such an outlier (and I say that in a good way!) in this world — young, Christian and not afraid to show/live it, and doesn’t try to hide and be someone else. Keep it up!!! Ted
Thank you so much! oh my gosh what a kind thing to say!! I am seriously so touched, Ted. hope oyu have a great weekend! hugs xo
I mean it very sincerely, Caralyn. You too! But don’t get too depressing reading this depressing report — https://www.pewforum.org/2019/10/17/in-u-s-decline-of-christianity-continues-at-rapid-pace/ Ted
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If we want a better world, even if just for our own sake <3
Matthew 7:2
"For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you."
Yes! I love that!! Thanks for stopping by. Hugs and love xox
wanted to add this to my comment, but I can’t find it:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGfawtmZBbk
yhank you for sharing <3
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We need more people spreading the light just like this post. Thanks for this!!
thank you so much! oh my gosh you’re too kind 🙂 thank you! xox
Spot on…great post!:)💕👍🏻
thank you so much! so glad you thought so! hugs xo
This is such a good post!!! Wow.
I love the five love languages book and it is so helpful to know how to show love in a way each person receives it. That book is a must read!
“Throw kindness around like confetti” I LOVE that! 💕
Thank you so much!!! You’re on a reading roll!! Isn’t it a great book?! so glad you stopped by! hugs xo
Great post! Kindness is important.
thank you so much! yes is certainly is~ hugs xo
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I couldn’t agree more with all you have written. It seems that people are too focused on our differences than on what things we share in common.
Amazing post! God bless you BBB.
Oh good! i’m so glad this resonated with you! i agree — let’s unite rather than seek to divide! husg xo
Beautifully stated. I totally agree.
thank you so much! I’m so glad you agree! hugs xo
Excellent post.
Thanks so much Donna! Hugs and love xox
Another interesting post.
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Beautiful post 3B!
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you so much! I appreciate you taking the time to read! Hugs and love xox
What the world needs now is love, sweet love…Jackie DeShannon
God had this to say to the self righteous of Israel who thought geneology made them “sons of God.”
Isaiah 58
‘Why have we fasted,’ they say, ‘and You do not see it? Why have we humbled ourselves and You do not notice?’ Hear this [O Israel], on the day of your fast [when you should be grieving for your sins] …..The facts are that you fast only for strife and brawling and to strike with the fist of wickedness. You do not fast as you do today to make your voice heard on high. [Rather] is this not the fast which I choose, To undo the bonds of wickedness, To tear to pieces the ropes of the yoke, To let the oppressed go free And break apart every [enslaving] yoke? Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry And bring the homeless poor into the house; When you see the naked, that you cover him, And not to hide yourself from [the needs of] your own flesh and blood?
Then you will call, and the Lord will answer; You will cry for help, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you take away from your midst the yoke [of oppression], The finger pointed in scorn [toward the oppressed or the godly], and [every form of] wicked (sinful, unjust) speech, And if you offer yourself to [assist] the hungry And satisfy the need of the afflicted,
Then your light will rise in darkness And your gloom will become like midday. And the Lord will continually guide you, And satisfy your soul in scorched and dry places, And give strength to your bones; And you will be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water whose waters do not fail.
ISAIAH 58:3-4, 6-7, 9-11 AMP
https://bible.com/bible/1588/isa.58.3-11.AMP
When James and John wanted to call down fire from heaven, Jesus said, “that’s NOT the spirit you should have boys.” (Luke 9:54-55)
Luke 9:56 KJVS
For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.
Thank you so much Lionel for this thoughtful response. Sweet love yes! Hugs and love xox