Loving Kindness

I've been into Buddhism since i was 17, since then i've stopped drinking and trying to meditate as often as possible. not drinking has never been a problem but taking the time to meditate and taking time to just be quiet, thats where im having difficulties.
My personal life, has had major ups and downs lately. so no better time to take some time for myself.

for me the most important thing is to act with love and forgive. i have to forgive the people that have hurt me in the past so i can live happily without grudge in the present and the future.
and most of all, be grateful. Live cannot be taken for granted. yesterday I did some volunteer work in a childrens hospital, after the stories i heard there. I realised that every parent, every mother should be so thankful for their child to be born healthy, because there are many who are not.