More Love

I'm blogging from my phone today, so I can't make nice pretty links, but copy and paste these into your browser and you'll still go to the right places.

Love has been on my brain lately. You might remember this post on unbiased compassion.
http://notquitewhatyoudexpect.blogspot.com/2011/05/unbiased-compassion.html

Today I read this post
http://www.feministmormonhousewives.org/?p=5010
and I'm thinking again about what it really means to love others.

A couple of years ago, I was asked to do "More Love" by the Dixie Chicks for a wedding. We ended up not doing it after all, but in the process if preparing it, I grew to love it. I loved the message, but I also loved it because it reminded me of the bride's father. He is one of the most loving, compassionate people I have ever met, and I think he passed this on to his children. Yes, it was about the couple that was getting married, but I think it was also their world view. We have our differences, but the most important thing is the love we share.

You can read the lyrics here:
http://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/dixiechicks/morelove.html

or watch and listen here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BBDpvPbdjc&feature=youtube_gdata_player

-- Posted from my iPhone