As a little girl, I learned that the opposite of love is hate. While there is some truth in that, I have since come to understand that the true opposite of love is selfishness. When we are caught up in our own lives, trying to satisfy our own needs, and follow our own agendas, it is very difficult to really love one another. I think that the most effective way to overcome selfishness is through gratitude. Gratitude awakens our hearts to beauty and abundance. It reminds us that we are a part of something bigger than us. When we
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