Friday 8 May 2009

Loving Earth


life is a natural part of our existence and begins first and foremost with acceptance and love for self... for what we have within is what we then give out. Allow love first as your foundation and all life will experience that love.

When we recognize our innate love, wisdom and power, we become the conscious and privileged custodians of our wondrous earth. This orb is more than just our home, it is a vast, interactive and amazing classroom of incredible proportions.

As we move in cycle upon cycle of cosmic grace, throughout our particular galaxy and beyond, we awaken to the reality that we are intricately woven into the very fabric of life itself. No thing can exist without the other while experiencing this physical realm.

We are all very complex beings and this includes our beloved earth. The planet we live on is a sentient, vibrant and living consciousness. Don't believe this is so? Try living without the animal, plant and mineral kingdom's contributions. From the air we breathe, soil we walk upon and water we drink, everything we require to sustain life comes from this same life. The intelligence necessary to keep this system in balance is beyond any concept we can grasp.

At the same time, there is a simplicity to the intricacy that defies logic and gives meaning to the word elegance. Let us open our hearts and allow the dance of love to permeate all life. Nature calls to us once again and reminds us of the beauty held within all kingdoms - animal, plant and mineral. Each in its rightful place and together they combine into a symphony of exquisite melody.

Loving earth is as vital as loving ourselves.

Act of Love

The Love Foundation's newest program is Act of Love. This unique program is designed to acknowledge and recognize a specific act that goes above and beyond the ordinary expression and demonstrates an "unconditional" approach to life. With your help, we will be searching the world for examples of such actions that inspire us all to greater heights of potential.

You can nominate an individual, organization, business, or any other scenario that you think qualifies for such a recognition. Simply fill out the form below with as much detail as possible and we will review each submission for possible inclusion. Remember to provide all the information you can so that we can properly identify the act of love and also contact the individuals involved.

Remember - the idea is to share an extraordinary model of everyday potential to love unconditionally that convey the vision in our words, deeds, and actions!

Saying No

It is very difficult sometimes when you have to make choices or say no. Something in me says I should not disappoint others and should help and engage with them but that also takes me on a journey which stops other things from happening.... what is the course of unconditional love in this case? I presume it is open and honest communication from the heart but it can seem judgemental and harsh.

Embracing Change with Love

We are such amazing beings of infinite capacity and potential. Our boundless imagination, coupled with our wondrous will, allows us to bring our ideas into outer reality. Through our thoughts and feelings, we can literally create and experience that which we dream of in our heart of hearts. With patience and trust we manifest whatever we truly seek to experience on this grand adventure.

Whether we realize it or not, we create this way every moment. Yet, so often we become mired in habit and routine and stop being present with our imagination and the wisdom of our heart. Instead, we allow outmoded and outdated beliefs to take over rather than being aware of our creative choice. The unquestioned stream of mental thoughts, subtle notions of our emotional disposition, and very often, the outer suggestions of others, begin to dictate our identity, our actions and reactions.

That is, until something comes along to awaken us. This is frequently in the form of an accident, illness, unexpected event or circumstances that instantly disrupts our routine. If we are deeply rooted in habit, mentally or emotionally focused in the past or future, or simply unaware of our own creative spirit, this experience is usually met with great resistance and defiance by our outer personality or ego. The defenses, justification, victimhood and righteousness are often our immediate reaction to the fear and doubt that comes instantly to the surface. We become afraid of the change that has already happened.

How would our lives be different if we chose to be present in each moment knowing that change is constant and the very nature of life itself? What would happen if we actually embraced change as a wonderful opportunity to restore our creative capacity and begin anew with love?

Life is fluid, expansive and recreating itself every moment; we need only pay attention to the natural world to realize this. From the cycle of the seasons to the ever flowing rivers, the ceaseless life giving energy of the sun, the acorn becoming the mighty oak, or the rhythmic pulse of our own heartbeat, nature understands and embraces change. No two moments are exactly the same and love is forever present.

Always remember who you are – a beautiful and outrageously creative being capable of manifesting a world filled with peace, joy and unconditional love. Now is the perfect moment to imagine a new potential and choose it for yourself and the world around you.

Why Unconditional Love

Unconditional Love is a dynamic and powerful energy that lifts us through the most difficult times. It is available at any moment by simply turning our attention to it and using this wonderful potential to free us from our limitations. It requires practice and intent to allow this energy to fully permeate our daily experience. It begins with ourselves, for without self-love, we cannot know what true love can be. In loving and accepting ourselves, we allow the feeling to generate within us and then we can share it to everyone and everything around us! That which we send out, returns to us in greater measure. If you have not thought about how you feel towards yourself, physically, mentally, and emotionally, or spiritually, we invite you to do so now. Begin the journey that changes everything. Begin the journey of unconditional love.

Choosing Unconditional Love

It may be easy to look around our world today and see the appearance of chaos, difficulty and strife. Yet, when we come from an open heart, we can also see our opportunity to love all things into balance, joy, harmony and peace. This planet does not need more visions of desperation, fear, doubt and hate - it requires an abundance of love, especially unconditional love, to heal and restore the beauty contained in every moment. This becomes the easier path once we take the first step and begin to share our love.

When we bring unconditional love back into our personal, professional, community and family lives, we begin the journey of restoring wholeness and happiness to our planetary adventure. Of course it takes determined effort on our part as the old ways of being are quick to return in our mind. However, this effort to love is rewarded with a new perspective on everything and all life benefits as a result.

We look forward to expanding this dialogue and welcome you to walk this journey of unconditional love in your part of the world.