Planting the Seeds of Love

Understanding Obsession

In each of our hearts, there are two seeds— one symbolizing love and kindness, the other symbolizing hatred and fear. Every day, we water one of these seeds, and it is the seed we choose to nurture that determines our inner state and outward behavior.

Why do we fall into negative thought patterns?

Our brains are naturally inclined to focus on threats, losses, and negative emotions. This thought mechanism is the result of millions of years of evolution, designed to help our ancestors survive in dangerous environments. However, today this mechanism can easily plunge us into a whirlpool of hatred, fear, and anxiety. We are often trapped by painful memories, anxious futures, and hostile thoughts towards others, as if these negative thoughts are inevitable.

Seeds of Hatred and Fear

When we continuously “visit” the seeds of hatred and fear, we are constantly watering the “tree of hatred” within us. This state not only leaves us feeling emotionally down but also affects our relationships with others and can even cause damage to our physical and mental health. The sustained nourishment of hatred, fear, and anxiety can lead to chronic stress, feelings of loneliness, heart problems, and even exacerbate interpersonal conflicts.

How to Water the “Tree of Love”?

Notice the Beauty of the Present Moment

The first step in watering the “tree of love” is to focus on the small but beautiful moments in life: being seen, appreciated, and cared for. These everyday positive experiences are like the nutrients of love, nourishing our souls and helping us feel loved and cherished.

Practice Compassion for Yourself and Others

Compassion is a form of care and acceptance, both for oneself and for others. When we practice compassion, we are watering the power of love, an experience that can deeply settle in our hearts, making us stronger and warmer.

Recognize the Goodwill in Yourself and Others

Seeing and recognizing the goodwill in others is also an important way to water the “tree of love.” We can also enhance our confidence in being good people by sensing the goodwill within ourselves. Although we are not perfect, we are still kind-hearted people.

Find Hope in the World

The process of watering love also includes finding hope in this challenging world, seeing the light of the future. Despite the negative information that pervades society, we can still choose to focus on the beautiful people, things, and events, and believe that we can collectively create a better world.

Why Choose Love?

Choosing to water the “tree of love” benefits not only ourselves but also those around us. When we choose to focus on love and kindness, we become more patient and empathetic, less easily swayed by emotions, and less likely to fall into conflicts. We become stronger in our own lives, and our influence becomes more positive.

Watering the tree of love is a daily process that accumulates more strength within us to face life's challenges, break the shackles of negative thinking, and unleash our true potential.

Every day, we have the opportunity to choose which seed to water. Let us collectively choose to plant the seeds of love, unleash the infinite potential within our hearts, and move towards a brighter and happier future.