Love

"Attention is the most concrete expression of love.  What we pay attention to thrives.  What we do not pay attention to withers and dies.  What will you pay attention to today?"
I came across this quote this morning while reading. Although I don't completely agree with Zen I found this worth pondering and applying.  (Hand Wash Cold, by Karen Miller http://www.karenmaezenmiller.com/blog)

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