Life’s deepest messages sometimes come to us in surprising ways. That happened to me one morning as I was out for a run in New York City.
On that particular day I had the privilege of crossing the Williamsburg Bridge, which connects the Lower East Side to Brooklyn. It’s a concrete walkway high in the sky, over vehicles and trains, used by pedestrians, runners, and bicyclists. Apparently, it has been discovered by street artists as well.
I was enjoying the experience, aware of what the exertion was doing to my body, and letting my mind wander as occurs so naturally while running. Looking near my feet I saw the word “Love,” written in graffiti. A few steps later, was the word “Is.” Soon after, “Always.” I then realized that this was a message, given one word at a time so it unfolded as a person moved along.
The full message read:
Love
Is
Always
The
Appropriate
Response.
Love is always the appropriate response. I’ve read that sentiment many times on onion skin paper with gold edges, inside a leather-bound holy book believed to be divinely inspired. Here, on bare concrete, in ordinary spray paint, put there by who-knows-who was the same spiritual truth.
Simon & Garfunkel, in the song, “The Sounds Of Silence,” told us that prophets’ words often appear in the most unlikely places. No doubt the prophets have been to Williamsburg Bridge.
Love it!!
I’ve noticed that you respond in love.
Nice Steve. 👍👍
What a wonderful glimpse into your new book! I’m now on chapter 6 and really appreciating the message that is so loveingly delivered!
Steve,
Beautiful story! Cant wait to read your book.
Steve
Thank you so much for your latest book, it is much needed in this disquieting time and I know it will be well received. You and your family live your lives according to the laws of higher consciousness, and it shows in your closeness and caring.
You are a great example of energy and accomplishment in these past months – time which could have been spent learning a new language, taking courses online, exercising, writing a book and avoiding all the pitfalls of ennui – Here’s to many more inspiring notes and writing from you! Love to you and yours, Elizabeth
This is great! I can hardly wait to get more of these emails.
If we all lead by this saying… wouldn’t this world be a better place?! ❤️😍✌️
Thank you Steve, for this gentle & loving reminder.