Forget the nonsense of there and here, race, nation, religion, starting point, and destination. You are soul, and you are love. —Rumi Being an ambassador of love means broadcasting love in all interactions with others for our own benefit and that of humanity. Love must be the motivation for everything we think, say, and do. Using our power as beings of love helps us reach our fullest soul potential and inspires others to reach theirs, thereby making the world a better place. We can travel as an ambassador of love by choosing to love unconditionally in every moment, radiating love each step of the way. Traveling as a love ambassador, we … [Read more...]
The Healing Power of Love
There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief and unspeakable love--Washington IrvingDespite the pain it elicits, loss shows us the healing power of love. It teaches us about the delicate balance, intensity, and richness of life and above all, provides the greatest opportunity for transformation. Loss is bittersweet for we cannot experience the pain of loss without first having experienced the joys associated with what has been lost. The heartbreak that wounds us most deeply eventually leads us to greater … [Read more...]
Opening Our Hearts Awakens Us to Our Authenticity
"Dare to love yourself as if you were a rainbow with gold at both ends." — AberjhaniOpening our hearts awakens us to our authentic selves. Seeing ourselves through the eyes of our hearts, we can acknowledge that we are love and, therefore, whole and complete. In this state of awareness, we become our own safe haven, free to fully express who we are, for there is nothing we need to do except be love—at one with our source of love and at peace with ourselves. Seeing ourselves as love prepares us to cultivate loving relationships and live from the perspective of universal love. Opening our hearts to awaken to our authentic selves takes … [Read more...]
Don’t Worry Be Happy: 10 Ways to Boost Your Well-Being
"There is no way to happiness, happiness is the way." ~ Thich Nhat Hhan Many of us feel that the pursuit of happiness is elusive and unattainable. We think if we just had the right job, relationship, or an abundance of money that then we would be happy. Yet, contrary to this popular belief, happiness is a state of being-wellbeing that is within our grasp. And, we have always had the power to create it in our lives. We have known this internal power as children when we played in the puddles after a warm rain, chased after fireflies in the summer, or built forts or fairy alters in our yards. Sustaining a flow of happiness takes the … [Read more...]