Go around - listen to how many times a day you say, 'I love' instead of, 'I hate.' Isn't it interesting that children, as they learn the process of language, always learn the word 'no' years before they learn the word 'yes'? Ask linguists where they hear it. Maybe if they heard more of 'I love, I love, I love' they'd hear it sooner and more often.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Focus on saying "I love" more than "I hate" to shape language and life.
- In plain terms
- We learn "no" before "yes"; using more love words helps.
- What can you take from it?
- Use positive language to foster love.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How often do you say "love"?
- What words dominate your speech?
Another view
Words don't always match actions or true feelings.
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