Wellness 101

10/31/2024

So many people have been there for us. That's why today, it was my pleasure to contribute to the efforts of a friend who is helping others. Say Happy Birthday to Glenn E. Martin and join me in contributing to his efforts to help people. Happy Birthday Glenn!!!

Dear friends and family, As my birthday approaches (October 30)… Glenn Martin needs your support for Prison ain't easy; neither is coming home to nothing.

10/07/2024

We just made some exciting revisions to the "Kona the L.O.V.E. Dog" page on our website. She's L.O.V.E. Is The Answer's mascot, teaching children and adults how to be love! Read and download Kona's origin story and coloring sheet and learn how you can bring Kona into your classroom or living room at https://trylovenow.com/kona-the-l-o-v-e-dog/. We're also available for school assemblies!

09/19/2024

Last week, as I was getting into my car, I saw a little child running in the middle of the street. The child was around 3 or 4 years old. I wondered where the parents were and then I saw a parent turn the corner looking panicked. I ran after the child and managed to catch up within seconds. I could tell that the child was on the spectrum and tried my best to reassure and comfort. I did the same with the parent when they caught up to us, winded and teary eyed. My child wanted to go the park, the parent said, in broken english. The parent had turned their back just for a second and their child was gone.

I thought about how that happened to me at a hotel when my daughter was the same age, nearly 30 years ago. Those were the most frightening 10 minutes of my life and I remembered those minutes like it was yesterday.

I didn't rush to judgement about the parent letting their child get away. Life happens -- and kids are like cats when it comes to running. The parent didn't judge the color of my skin, or ask me about my political views. The sibling who ran up right behind the parent, within a year of the same age as the other child, thanked me innocently and very politely. I said you're welcome, that's what neighbors do for each other. I told them where I lived and said if you ever need help with anything, don't hesitate to come see me.

The parent cried. I held back tears and shed them in the car driving away, thankful that it was me who found the child and not some predator. We went about our day. All was good.

That's a day in America, the way this country is supposed to be. In a united state, in common unity. Taking care of each other, no matter what our status, color, creed, or anything else.

LOVE IS THE ANSWER MOVEMENT

09/05/2024

So far, there have been 45 school shootings in the United States in 2024. History tells us that there will probably be approximately 30 more school shootings between now and the end of 2024. History also tells us that half of those school shootings are likely to be committed by students of those schools. Why is it then, that schools are not teaching students how to love themselves and others through classes, clubs, and extracurricular activities that focus on and incentivize the development of healthy communication skills, conflict resolution, empathy, and social responsibility?

L.O.V.E. Is The Answer is seeking to work with more school systems and youth-oriented organizations throughout the U.S. We exist to help individuals LEARN about people, OPEN their hearts to their needs, VOLUNTEER to be part of the solution in their lives, and EMPOWER others to do the same. Most people never learn what love really means. It’s never taught in most homes or schools. Why are we leaving it up to children to figure out for themselves the most important life lesson of them all!?

Love is usually portrayed as just a warm, fuzzy feeling with no substance or power, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Love is the most powerful force in the universe. Our four action steps educate and empower people to embody love — to be love!

L.O.V.E. Is The Answer is the premier provider of educational programs and media products that foster more open-mindedness, social responsibility, and empathetic leadership in individuals, and more inclusive and supportive workplaces, schools, and communities. Our evidence-based teaching model is successful because we address the root causes of bias and other negative behavior, help to heal the trauma that comes from that bias and negative behavior, and teach people at every level how to lead and serve with more empathy and understanding to create a more beloved community.

Don't wait until tragedy hits your hometown to do something. Don't just sit there and do nothing but offer thoughts and prayers. Faith without works is dead. If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem.

Let's do the work together to prevent school shootings, reduce violence overall, improve public safety, and create a beloved community where you and yours can be safe -- and children can go back to running carefree at recess instead of running from bullets.



LOVE IS THE ANSWER MOVEMENT
LOVE Is The Answer

CNN is tracking school shootings across the United States. Follow the numbers here.

09/05/2024

"Hate will not prevail."

That will only happen if we start teaching people how to love their neighbor. This is the most basic principle of healthy living, but it's not taught in most schools. Kids are left to figure that out for themselves, and it's not working out well, is it? Until that changes, expect more school shootings.

L.O.V.E. Is The Answer is ready to work with school systems nationwide. We've spent years building, testing, and refining the award-winning coursework and the action steps that go with them. We're ready to work with you, wherever you are, whoever you are -- as long as you are genuinely interested in transformative community healing and saving our children.

A Georgia sheriff choked up Wednesday at a news conference as he and other law enforcement officers shared details about a mass shooting at a high school that left four dead and nine hospitalized with injuries.Colt Gray was identified Wednesday afternoon by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation as the...

08/19/2024

Want to grow deeper and more meaningful relationships with your customers while making a positive difference in your community?

We've just added an exciting new page to our L.O.V.E. Is The Answer website outlining The Ultimate Team Building Experience -- an amazing program that combines empathetic leadership and social responsibility education, a celebrity basketball game, and a TV series episode where your team members and customers are the co-stars!

Check it out and let's talk!

https://trylovenow.com/the-ultimate-team-building-experience/

08/09/2024

Farewell Chi Chi Rodriguez. Had the pleasure of interviewing him 11 years ago. A snippet is included in this video at the 45 second mark. This was deeply personal to Jane Ali and I and we were so thankful that so many friends in the golf industry stepped up to help. Chi Chi was one of a kind. Not only a great statesman of game of golf, but of life too.

Hey Golf Industry! Join Paula Creamer, Chi Chi Rodriguez, Chip Beck, Joe Steranka, A.J. & Jane Ali, Ed Woronicz, Ron Harper and many others on this video who...

08/09/2024

Meet Kona the L.O.V.E. Dog. She's L.O.V.E. Is The Answer's mascot. Stay tuned because Kona is about to become a household name teaching millions of children (and adults) how to L.O.V.E. -- LEARN about people, OPEN their hearts to their needs, VOLUNTEER to be part of the solution in their lives, and EMPOWER others to do the same.

Click the link to learn more about Kona and let's talk about partnering to bring Kona into your school, youth nonprofit, ministry, government agency, or other organization.

https://trylovenow.com/kona-the-l-o-v-e-dog/

08/09/2024

There are a lot of organizations out there teaching people hate and indifference. There are very few organizations teaching people how to love their neighbor. If the near tragedy at a Taylor Swift concert concerns you, let's talk. L.O.V.E. Is The Answer teaches people how to love themselves and others.

L.O.V.E. Is The Answer's mission is to help individuals LEARN about people, OPEN their hearts to their needs, VOLUNTEER to be part of the solution in their lives, and EMPOWER others to do the same. Most people never learn what love really means. It’s never taught in most homes or schools. Love is usually portrayed as just a warm, fuzzy feeling with no substance or power, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth. True love is the most powerful force in the universe. Our four action steps educate and empower people to embody love — to be love!

L.O.V.E. Is The Answer is the premier provider of educational programs and media products that foster more open-mindedness, social responsibility, and empathetic leadership in individuals, and more inclusive and supportive workplaces, schools, and communities. Our evidence-based teaching model is successful because we address the root causes of bias and other negative behavior, help to heal the trauma that comes from that bias and negative behavior, and teach people at every level how to lead and serve with more empathy and understanding to create a more beloved community.

Police in Austria have questioned three teenagers suspected of plotting a su***de attack at a Taylor Swift show, sparking renewed concerns over the indoctrination of young people online.

08/06/2024

One day, L.O.V.E. Is The Answer
IS going to be
a sponsor of
Olympic athletes.

Intention set. Stay tuned.
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07/22/2024

What will the world look like after 100 million people learn how to live out the L.O.V.E. Is The Answer Pledge and Principles by 2044?

Here's the L.O.V.E. Is The Answer pledge: I pledge to LEARN about the people in my community, to unconditionally OPEN my heart to their needs as if they were all immediate family members, to VOLUNTEER to be part of the solution in their lives during both good and challenging times, and to EMPOWER everyone I meet to do the same as if our lives depended on each other.

Take the pledge and get involved at www.trylovenow.com.

05/17/2024

Are you sick and tired of all the division and drama?

Do you want to do something about it but don't know what, how, or where to start? Join the L.O.V.E. Is The Answer Ohana and we'll teach you how to become part of the solution and then work with you to help you turn your community into a beloved community.

Learn more about what we do at www.trylovenow.com and sign up today for Cohort #5 of the Lead & Serve With L.O.V.E. class at https://trylovenow.com/leadership-classes/.