Comments on: Is “Love” Too Grand a Word?

By: Michelle Stockwell

Michelle Stockwell — Mon, 13 Jan 2020 14:30:40 +0000

Thank you for sharing this!

By: Sallie

Sallie — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:50:23 +0000

Years ago, I worked with a cross-branch leadership initiative in state government. In one session, participants were brainstorming and synthesizing shared values. Someone suggested many of the values could be summarized as “love.” Participants guffawed at trying to sell that to their peers, colleagues, and constituents. But after continued discussion, they returned to and adopted “love”! It was powerful to see the change and evolution in thought. I mean, really — how do you argue against “love”? Seeing the dysfunction in politics today, I often think back on that moment. Sometimes, it even gives me hope.

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 18:43:16 +0000

This is a super cool way of starting off the year with a different mindset and I appreciate it. I have 1 Corinthians 13:4 in a framed picture above my bed “Love is patient, love is kind…” as a reminder in my home of how to love regardless of challenges as a parent and wife. How amazing would it be if I framed it in my heart as well and took it outside of my home? Thanks for this gem, I needed it 🙂

By: Joy Tibbs

Joy Tibbs — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 19:20:01 +0000

In reply to William Techau. Beautifully and well said.

By: William Techau

William Techau — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:21:24 +0000

Love is patient and kind, not envious, arrogant, boastful, or rude. It does not insist on its own way. It is not irritable or resentful. It does not celebrate wrongdoing. It celebrates the truth. Love bears, believes, hopes, and endures. Love works every time it is tried (maybe not on the person we love, but always on us).

A guy named Paul defined love in these ways about 2,000 years ago. Nothing in these definitions is easy. Love is at the core of treating others as we would have treat us — another way of saying “love your neighbor as you love yourself.” (There is another concept that is thousands of years old. And it works every time it is tried.)

Love is challenging. Love is rewarding. But it is not easy. And if we want the best for our neighbors and ourselves, it is the right way to go.

By: David Wetzel

David Wetzel — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:13:05 +0000

Emily, here’s the thing: as I train in professional settings, I am uncomfortable talking about my participants loving others in the workplace. I think that they are uncomfortable with it, too. Which is why I’m so glad you went there in your article. Thank you for having the courage to go there.

By: Stephanie Bowman

Stephanie Bowman — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:53:23 +0000

There must be a reason those skills were all collated under “Start With Heart” 🙂 Thank you Emily for the reminded that “love” is not soft, no matter the environment (work or personal). It is the very basis of engagement and commitment. Thanks for sharing and Happy New Year to you!

By: Emily Gregory

Emily Gregory — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:45:07 +0000

In reply to Melanie Gao. Oh, Melanie - it is I who should be working for you! My love to you and your family. Happy New Year!

By: Melanie Gao

Melanie Gao — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:09:59 +0000

It is not too grand at all, and I *LOVE* this article. Thank you Emily. Also, I would work for you any day because you are real, all the time. Happy 2020 to you!