May 1, 2025 - Today is Global Love Day

Certainly every day is a day to be sure we love all others, but today is especially a day set aside to do so. Nationaltoday.com says, "Global Love Day is dedicated to the spreading of love and peace to all mankind, Global Love Day is observed annually on May 1. This day was created by The Love Foundation to encourage unity and celebrate humanity through unconditional love. The world would be a much better place if we all showed just a little more love to each other, and this day is a big step in this direction." I'm sure we all agree with showing love to others, so let's look at some ways to do this . . . 

• The great thing about Global Love Day is you are allowed to spread love in any way you can or like. There is no activity list on the ways you can spread love, you are only encouraged to perform acts which display unconditional love. So whether you are giving a stranger a hug, or picking up the bill for someone else’s food, make sure you spend the day spreading love.
• The simplest way to show your love is by telling someone how much you love them. This simple act will go a long way to completely uplifting a person’s mood. Take some time out today to express your love to those closest to you, and go a step further by expressing your love to anyone you come across randomly.
• The Love Foundation is constantly looking for selfless volunteers and donors to the cause. Visit their site to see how you can become one today, or visit any cause you are passionate about to see how you can offer your support and talents. This is the easiest way to reach as many people in need of unconditional love without physically meeting them.

And, since love and peace go together, let's look at some fun facts about peace - did you know . . .

• According to statistics, Iceland has been the most peaceful country since 2008.
• Studies show a tenth of society has never experienced war and half experienced it once a generation.
• It has been proven gender-equal societies are more peaceful than patriarchal societies.
• Countries with declining economies are more likely to experience less peace.

I say it often - and will say it again today, you deserve to be loved and you are loved. Please be intentional about spending time with the people who love you - don't isolate, we all need people in our lives. If you have family who love you, then accept their love and love them back. If you have friends and groups where you are loved, accept their love and love them back. You absolutely deserve to be loved today - and every day.

As someone who believes God loves us all and Jesus modeled loving others, I'm all for a day which emphasizes loving others - I just wish more of us would make this something we do every day - love ALL others. So, especially today on Global Love Day, I want to send you my virtual "hug" - You matter. You deserve to be loved and are loved - I love you! You make our world a better place - we need you in this world. I hope you have people around you who tell you these things, but if not, please let me be someone who does. Yes, I say this every day, but these words are true and will always be so. You will find the video at this link.