Does This Take Me Closer To Love? - Jan 23

Love is at the heart of today’s 5 Minutes In Nature. Liz reflects on two phrases: “Does this take me closer to love or further away from love?” and “holding the line for love.” In a recent conversation with a troubled friend, she made a conscious decision to offer support by staying focused on love, rather than being drawn into opinions or ideology.

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That is such a good question for me to take with me into today and all days, particularly if/when I find myself in a similar situation with friends who have taken on board a very strong view on a subject. I think the experience you had with your friend is becoming more and more common these days.
Just one question Liz, did you and your husband take the lead on the conversation from the start of you next meetup with you friend, take control of the narrative so to speak?

I love this idea of coming from and even articulating love in difficult situations. 💜

I love the idea of asking whether something takes me closer to or further away from love. I think that's a great way of being able to clarify what's right for the individual concerned. I shall try that going forward.