the roots of me

It’s gonna take a lot of love.

Love your enemy. Love your sister. Love the homeless man around the corner. Love your friends. Love that 16-year-old pregnant girl. Love the person who just cut you off. Love the barista at Starbucks. Love the person you once called ‘whore’. Love your alcoholic father. Love your ex. Love your co-workers. Love that atheist. Love the person in your yoga class. Love your neighbor. Love your boss. Love the person who hurt you. Love your wiry mother. Love your teacher. Love the person sitting beside you at the airport. Love your best friend. Love the person who calls you names. Love your brother. Love those people. Love that person. Love everyone. Love yourself.