Reflection on Today's Quote
We weren’t made to go through life untouched, unconnected, uninvolved. We were designed to give and receive love—to bloom. And I’m not just talking about romance. I mean the kind of love that shows up, that forgives, that says “I see you” even when you’re not at your best. It’s the love that feeds a weary soul like fruit hanging low from a branch that says, “Go ahead, take what you need.”
Without that love—whether from God, a friend, a stranger, or yourself—life gets hollow. You can have the job, the car, the corner office, the applause. But if no one’s clapping for you when the lights are off, what’s it worth?
So plant your roots deep in love. Not the fluffy kind that’s all butterflies and sunshine, but the kind that sticks around when things get messy. The kind that makes your life blossom with joy, patience, compassion, and grace.
Step Up To The Challenge
Reach out to someone who might be feeling like that tree—still standing, but not blooming. Maybe it’s a friend you haven’t talked to in a while, a coworker going through something, or even someone you usually overlook. Send a message, check in, share a kind word—not because you have to, but because love needs a door to walk through.
And if that someone is you—give yourself grace today. Do one loving thing for yourself without guilt. Rest, breathe, eat something that makes you smile. Love has to live somewhere. Let it start with you.