Filled with love She breathed deeply into the center of her heart
Feeling the boundless depths of love
Breathing out, she poured that love like streams of intoxicating energy
Into and around her pup, her sweet, cuddly dog
Creating a boundless connection
Never to be forgotten
Retreating she pondered the question of love
How could she love her dog this closely and yet no other
Was it simply safe?
Did she know he would always be there
Always ready to follow To lead
To play
To be To snuggle at her feet throughout the night Love Like a current of the wind
Blowing through you
Filling that void
Nurturing your soul
Comforting your mind
Like no other feeling
Healing
Kind
Unending
Sometimes hidden
But Always there
Be brave To love yet another
Trusting That he or she may wander off
But remain alive
Like a star in the sky
In your heart
LOVE IS THE ESSENCE OF HAPPINESS
It’s true. If you have ever felt it, like a warm flow of nectar, you will know that it’s true.
But love comes in many forms.
There’s romance. Which is wrought with highs and lows. Especially if it takes form as passion.
There’s friendship which one would like to believe is steady and balanced. It usually is. It’s a kindred love of companionship.
There’s parental love for a child and vice versa. This for me is the most precious. To care for one who is at the beginning of self-discovery and world exploration. And their love for you. That fond adoration.
The most important love of all begins within. This is not narcissism. It is recognizing the self as an expression of the Divine. Once we learn how to love ourselves exactly as we are, to nurture ourselves as we would our children, to respect ourselves as we should our elders, and treat ourselves as we would our best friends, we will have built a solid foundation to attract and maintain loving and meaningful relationships with others.
Recognize the self as an expression of the Divine.
MINDFULNESS TIP OF THE DAY
Catch yourself when thoughts of anger or depression arise. Return to yourself, bringing your awareness to your heart chakra, and remember a time, a person or a place that truly made you happy.
Breathe it deeply within and know that that feeling is your birthright. It is your choice to experience amid all situations.
MEDITATION ON THE PURE ESSENCE OF LOVE
Take 3 deep breaths in and long breaths out. Clearing out your head. Calming your emotions. And relaxing your body.
Bring your awareness to the center of your heart chakra, in the very center of your chest. Breathe into this space. Watching the ribcage expand and settle. Imagine a golden light resting here like a star. As you breathe into it, imagine your breath igniting the light within you. Now think of someone or thing or even a place that brings you joy. That you really love. See that person or what you’ve chosen resting in the center of your golden star. See the light gleam around it. Close your eyes if they are open and breathe deeply into your heart feeling the essence of love. What does it feel like? Does it have a color? A sound? Does it have a verb? An adjective? Breathe into this feeling and imagine it spreading throughout your entire body. Now imagine that you are standing in front of a mirror.
See yourself filled with glowing light. Beaming with the essence of love. Stay centered. Just be aware of the mirrored image of you. Now say to your self. I love myself. I love my life. I love my friends and family. I love my world. I love the feeling of love. Let the mirror dissolve. Allow yourself to rest in the pure essence of love.
MANTRA
As I love and accept myself, I experience the essence of love.
