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There is seemingly so little love shared in this world, it is not surprising that we ask, 'Where have all the lovers gone?' Since love is the most vital energy for good that is within our power to utilize, it is puzzling why we so seldom do so. Love is just a useless, abstract idea until we put it into action... Unless we are always actively living in love, we are not utilizing the greatest gift we have been given and which we, in turn, have to offer.

Leo Buscaglia#79

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About this quote

What does it mean?
The author notes a lack of shared love in the world and emphasizes that love must be acted upon to be useful.
In plain terms
We rarely share love, yet we should because it is vital energy that needs action.
What can you take from it?
Love is powerful only when actively utilized and shared in action.

Where it applies

  • community building
  • social change
  • personal ethics

Putting it to work

  • Act on love
  • Share love
  • Utilize energy

Questions to consider

  • Why is love seldom acted upon?
  • How do you turn love into action?

Another view

Calling love an energy or gift can feel abstract to skeptics.

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