The time to love is now

Originally appeared on spirituality.com

At the end of his music video supporting victims of Hurricane Katrina, activist and songwriter Stevie Wonder said, “A time to love can’t be just a project—it must be a promise.”

That’s a profound statement to commit to and live by. It is a pledge we can fulfill daily when we genuinely love our neighbors.

My involvement with the Boston community gave me new insights into how to live love, to see the value of spirituality, and to become part of the solution to challenges around me. I needed to see my next-door neighbor’s need, and also to discover how a spiritual approach would meet those needs.

Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit