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Why Choose Love?<\/h1>\n

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It Began With 3 Words<\/h2>\n

Scarlett Lewis founded Choose Love Movement after her son, Jesse, was murdered during the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in December 2012. It is one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history.<\/p>\n

At six years old, Jesse, alongside 19 of his first-grade classmates and six educators, died. Yet law enforcement says Jesse used his final moments to heroically save nine of his friends.<\/p>\n

Shortly after his death, Scarlett discovered a message Jesse had written on their kitchen chalkboard. It was written phonetically, as it would have been by a six year old, but it read, \u201cNorturting Helinn Love\u201d (Nurturing, Healing Love).[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ module_class=”first-on-mobile” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/server.peraltadev.com\/chooselove\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/jesse-lewis-2.png” title_text=”jesse-lewis-2″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2rem||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/server.peraltadev.com\/chooselove\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Nurturing-Healing-Love-closeup-1536×1152-1.jpeg” title_text=”Nurturing-Healing-Love-closeup-1536×1152″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”||2rem||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n

It Began With 3 Words<\/h2>\n

Scarlett Lewis founded Choose Love Movement after her son, Jesse, was murdered during the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy in December 2012. It is one of the worst mass shootings in U.S. history.<\/p>\n

At six years old, Jesse, alongside 19 of his first-grade classmates and six educators, died. Yet law enforcement says Jesse used his final moments to heroically save nine of his friends.<\/p>\n

Shortly after his death, Scarlett discovered a message Jesse had written on their kitchen chalkboard. It was written phonetically, as it would have been by a six year old, but it read, \u201cNorturting Helinn Love\u201d (Nurturing, Healing Love).<\/p>\n

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Scarlett knew instantly that Jesse intended those words to be a way she could frame the tragedy and what it could teach the world about how to avoid tragedies like this in the future. After hours of research, she learned that these three words are actually included in the definition of \u201ccompassion\u201d across all cultures.<\/p>\n

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  1. Nurturing<\/strong> means loving kindness and gratitude.<\/li>\n
  2. Healing<\/strong> means forgiveness.<\/li>\n
  3. Love<\/strong> is compassion in action.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    She realized that love, connection and belonging are universal wants and needs that connect all of humanity. If the shooter had received more of it in his life, the tragedy might never have happened. Scarlett set out on a mission to teach as many people around the world about this message, beginning with children.<\/p>\n

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    With the guidance of Christopher Kukk, PhD, Dean of the Cormier Honors College for Citizen Scholars and Professor of Political Science at Longwood University, a Fulbright Scholar and author of \u201cThe Compassionate Achiever,\u201d these three words (Nurturing Healing Love) led to the creation of a formula that can be used by anyone, at any time, anywhere in the world to manage their response to any situation, incorporated into a NO COST, lifespan Social & Emotional Learning and Character Development program.<\/p>\n

    The Choose Love Formula\u2122<\/strong> is based on the profound result of practicing the character values inherent in \u201cNurturing Healing Love,\u201d which are:
    Courage + Gratitude + Forgiveness + Compassion in Action<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

    These four character values are easy to learn. When practiced, they strengthen the health and resilience of individuals, improve the community and culture of groups and promote a safer, more peaceful and loving world.<\/p>\n

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    A Simple 4-Part Formula<\/h2>\n

    When learned and practiced daily, these character values transform you, your relationships with others, and create a ripple effect of happiness, health and productivity throughout your school, home and community.<\/p>\n

    And the best news is that, once you\u2019ve learned them, you will have them in your tool belt for the rest of your life.<\/p>\n

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    COURAGE<\/h3>\n

    The willingness and ability to work through obstacles despite feeling embarrassment, fear, reluctance, or uncertainty.<\/p>\n

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    GRATITUDE<\/h3>\n

    Mindful thankfulness and the ability to be thankful even when things in life are challenging.<\/p>\n

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    FORGIVENESS<\/h3>\n

    Choosing to let go of anger and resentment toward yourself or someone else, to surrender thoughts of revenge, and to move forward with your personal power intact.<\/p>\n

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    COMPASSION IN ACTION<\/h3>\n

    BOTH the understanding of a problem or the suffering of another and acting to solve the problem or alleviate the suffering.<\/p>\n

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    Scientifically Proven Benefits<\/h2>\n

    People who practice the Choose Love Formula\u2122 are reporting remarkable results!<\/p>\n

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    Courage<\/h3>\n
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    • Less anxiety and stress<\/li>\n
    • Less fearful (in the present and future)<\/li>\n
    • Enhanced self-esteem<\/li>\n
    • Improved ability to express oneself and one\u2019s feelings<\/li>\n
    • Increased self-awareness<\/li>\n
    • Willingness to try difficult tasks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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      Forgiveness<\/h3>\n
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      • Healthier relationships and deeper connections<\/li>\n
      • Better emotional self-regulation<\/li>\n
      • Less aggression and anger<\/li>\n
      • Better able to handle personal\/social issues that arise<\/li>\n
      • Improved resilience<\/li>\n
      • Improved decision-making skills<\/li>\n
      • Heightened self-management<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        Gratitude<\/h3>\n
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          Compassion in Action<\/h3>\n
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          • More caring and concern shown to others<\/li>\n
          • Improved social skills<\/li>\n
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