"Perseverance is more prevailing than violence; and many things which cannot be overcome when they are together, yield themselves up when taken little by little."
-Plutarch in "Life of Sertorius"
I find that there is an unquantifiable, almost mystical, quality to steady, unrelenting love. Violence is like lightening, or an earthquake, it can change our world through jolts and shocks and sudden explosions of fury. But love is more like the ocean waves, or the quiet tapping of the rain. Each instance of love in your life might not serve to dramatically change your existence. But you will find that the steady, persevering application of love to your friends, family, acquaintances, and even strangers will begin to transform not only their lives but your own as well.
Even when people refuse our love, I am a firm believer that we should continue to offer it. There is a great movie that I re-watched recently that reminds me of this concept. It is called "About A Boy" and I highly recommend it. It offers a vivid reminder that persistence can work wonders. For more info on the movie, click here: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0276751/
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