i like this s_e ...

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To me, to have unconditional regard for other people is to extend to them the basic modicums of respect and to acknowledge that they are their own person, with their own life, on their own path. I might not love everyone, but I try to have unconditional regard for those I meet.

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thats a nice bridge between love and hate..

KathyM.. thanks for emphasizing.. its a paradox.. i envision a pivoting point.. ready to defend/ready to love... it gives me a bit of tension until that choice is made...

times i was in situations that were dangerous... one involved a dull hatchet, a very insane ex-con, alcohol, and a discussion of God Spirit...

the man repeated again and again that he would murder someone...

each time he emphasized a statement, he'd fling the axe at a tree that stood within 10 feet of us all...

the drama escalated as the night progressed..

i was concerned for the others, and myself as the man's temperament rose in violent expression..

if not for the Strength of God that evening, things might've turned out different...

another time, i was at a barrio bar... i was adequately spirited when i arrived and i was the minority white (the only white) ...

we drank and listed to mariachi and played pool and danced and sang.. i couldnt understand their language and they couldnt understand mine..

at closing, the guys all went out except me.. i finished my beer and went out.. the guys had divided into gangs of 5 each and two in the middle were inches apart..

i was commanded to interfere by ???? i was commanded to interfere...

i dont reccommend this, but we all parted that night without a fight...

i stepped into the middle of the ring and as each one made a move towards me or to another in the cirlce i said loudly with a point at them "Love!" ...

this is not a brag... but i was astounded and at the time it all was happening ... it was like i was separated from myself.. like a protection w/no associated fears....

to me, that is God Power...

there is a personal story chocolatelover...

thanks everyone, your input is so imprtant to me... i appreciate your support and kindness..