Author: Anne

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LOVE AS A FORCE

Love is the force that transforms and improves the Soul of the World.  It is we who nourish the Soul of the World, and the world we live in will be either better or worse, depending on whether we become better or worse.  That’s where the power of love comes in.  Because when we love, we always strive to become better than we are.

From: THE ALCHEMIST by Paul Coelho

 
 

REFLECTION:  

  • Love is a powerful force and healer.
  • How can you love more… be more loving?
  • Today… Valentine’s Day, show love toward another in a special way.  Observe its power and impact!
  • HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY TO ALL OF YOU!!

SIMPLICITY

First crocus of the season!

“The more things you have, the more things you have to manage.  Simplicity isn’t merely cheaper, it’s easier.”

Quote by James Clear from his 3-2-1- Thursday Blog

REFLECTION:

  • Do you have a lot of stuff?
  • Would you like to simplify life a bit?
  • Is there something you can do to declutter, rid yourself of things, make life simpler?
  • Do one thing today!

LETTING LOVE IN

“Nursing a grievance – treating our intimate partner, as someone to get back at, or resenting how badly life or other people have treated us – is a self destructive act. For in wanting to hurt or reject someone or something we resent, we unwittingly wind up hurting or rejecting ourselves at the same time…The mood of grievance shuts down the channel through which love could enter into us, cutting us off from its healing and regenerative power… It is often hard to let ourselves receive love even when it is available. To let love in requires us to melt.”

Quote by John Welwood from his book:  “Perfect Love, Imperfect Relationships”

REFLECTION:

  • When you are hurt or rejected, how do you react?
  • For many people being vulnerable is so difficult.  Our ego doesn’t want us to let our guard down. In an effort to protect ourselves, we can cut off the power of love and healing. 
  • Yet, love requires us to melt!  What does that look like for you?