IS THE world becoming less compassionate and caring? I am becoming concerned and I know I am not the only one. I think it is the world, but I have begun to notice it in my community more.

The ‘Love Revolution’ was launched at the Pegasus Hotel a few years ago with a unique gathering of people from various races, religions, age groups and political backgrounds, in the same space. That is an evening I will never forget for many reasons. My friend and sister Dr Linda Wallace from California was the main speaker; the objective was to raise awareness of the importance of loving yourself, loving others and loving your country. The evening ended with everyone singing Bob Marley’s ONE LOVE. The next generation will model what is happening around them and sometimes the negative overrides the positive.

Unfortunately, people seem to be less compassionate and it is displayed in some of the behaviours we are witnessing every day. Social media has become so toxic that it can easily drain your energy. People are not afraid to hurt or humiliate each other without any remorse. I encourage people to use their social media platform for good because it comes back to you. There are many things that the world needs, but more than ever what we need is love. I love the quote by Martin Luther King Jr: “Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.

” Love promotes the securing of our future generations. The children are the future of this dear land of ours and we need to equip their minds, bodies and souls for them to contribute in a significant way to Guyana and the world. I was thinking about our upcoming 50th Republic Anniversary celebration and how I can contribute more than participation in a fashion show. I decided to make a contribution not in the traditional way and this is my idea.

We will be targeting 50 schools across Guyana with an inspiring message of why we have to love and care for each other and look for the good in everyone we encounter. Also, to be kind to animals because animal cruelty most times goes unnoticed. Fifty thousand pins with our logo below will be given to students and teachers. The pins will be passed on to another person with the message and a picture will be taken to be posted on social media with the message of love. Bookmarks will also be given to students with this message:

What the world needs now is love.
Love radiates from a much-centred space and an omnipresent time.

Grounded in the essence of the universe as all-providing,
its natural vibe is transcendent, permeating all bigotry, biases, and barriers.

Its ethos is rooted in liberation and liberty and its range of emancipating elements define our textured and triumphant existence.

Earth and Nature enliven its soul, in their ever-evolving hues, making us earthy, natural and above all, loving!

All in all, we need to be intentional about loving and caring for each other.
Let’s just be good to each other and the environment!

“My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” This bible verse is so profound and if we can live this, our world will be a better place.

I am extremely happy with the way people are responding when I share my idea and agreed to be on board. My team is super excited, although there will be sleepless nights strategising and executing. When we feel exhausted or overwhelmed we think about the lives that can be transformed and the words of Vince Lombardi “The price of success is hard work, dedication to the job at hand, and the determination that whether we win or lose, we have applied the best of ourselves to the task at hand.”

We will be also meeting with community groups as we travel across Guyana, because it takes all of us to join forces for this to be effective. Maybe you would like to sponsor some pins or contribute in some other way to this meaningful project. Let’s ask ourselves what it is that we all can contribute to humanity. You can join our FB page and post some encouraging words or videos about love. We are encouraging anyone who would like to partner with us, email loverevolutiongy@gmail.com as we continue to celebrate this beautiful journey called life BEYOND THE RUNWAY.