With all of the hate that has accumulated with the recent election, I think that it is time for us to spread love wherever and whenever we can. This has nothing to do with your beliefs or who you voted for, this has to do with loving on your neighbor and helping out the less fortunate.

This week as you go along completing daily tasks, be on the lookout for helpful situations. This does not have to be anything major, but little things can help make someones day just a little bit brighter. For example, hold the door for someone, pay for someones meal in line at a fast food restaurant, donate that dollar they ask you about when checking out at the grocery store. These are things that should be second nature to us because they are simple and easy to do. They do not take a lot of time and energy, but they can make someones day so much better. Another thing that will help us as a community and as people grow closer is just simply smiling at one another. A small gesture that shows kindness can open up so many doors for happy and light conversations.

Another big thing that we can do to spread love wherever and whenever we can is by giving people time! Many of us (myself included) have become too wrapped up in the busyness of our daily lives. We forget to sit down and listen to what other people are going through. We become numb to outer problems unless we are someone we are very close to is involved. By just giving people time, whether it is face-to-face, or over the phone, will help people know that someone cares and that someone is there to help them through the daily struggles of life.

I am not saying that everyone has the calling or desire to go out and save the world, but I think we are all capable or showing and wanting to receive love from the people around us. If everyone took the step to make someone else's day just a little but brighter, the world would be a much more peaceful and happy place. Spread love whenever and wherever you can and lets see the impact it has not only in our communities, but in the world as a whole.