“Love is nature’s way of giving a reason to be living.”
~ Lyrics, Love is a Many Splendored Thing. ~
“Perfect Love casts out all fear.”
~ The Holy Bible ~
“Love is a cosmic force whose sweep is irresistible.”
~ Ernest Holmes ~
“I want to be more loving in my heart.”
~ Howard Thurman ~
The month of February is filled with reminders that Love is a many splendored thing.
LOVE IS EQUALITY
The Season for Nonviolence, honoring Mahatma Gandhi and Martin Luther King, Jr., continues throughout February. These men chose to practice nonviolence as a way to defeat injustice, not people. They chose Love instead of hate.
LOVE IS UNITY
Black History Month is an opportunity to recognize the brilliance, creativity, and contributions people of color have made for the benefit of all. This annual practice dispels the myth of separation and embraces the idea of unity, oneness, and Perfect Love.
LOVE IS INTIMACY
Valentine’s Day reminds us of the deep connection between two souls who recognize the other as their Beloved and offer gifts of beauty and joy.
LOVE IS INSPIRATION
Presidents Day became a tradition to honor the patriotic and inspiring spirit of those whose vision of a united nation is anchored in Love.
The common denominator found in each of the above events is Love with a capital “L,” denoting Absolute, or God-Love, for which there are no opposites. God-Love is more than sentimentality. It is not about condoning inappropriate behavior. It is not even necessary to say the words. It is, however, a deep understanding in your heart, the difference between the deed and the doer. It is an inner knowing about your own spiritual nature and that of everyone else’s, without exception.
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Actually, Love is the only presence and power there is in the universe. However, as a result of downward gazing into the illusions of division, separation, duality and the like that out-picture as hatred, bigotry, and war – it sure seems otherwise. And, overriding these experiences that take place in the human realm by affirming the Truth of Being, is not always an easy task, as it requires consistent practice. The Master Teacher, Jesus acknowledged, saying: “In this world you will have trouble. … But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
When Agape Love enters the human experience, it is reason to celebrate. After all, every time we let it be on earth as it is in the higher realms of God-Consciousness, there is a sense of well-being all around; our reason to be living is fulfilled; and, there is a rising up in the collective consciousness of humanity.
The practice of letting God be God in our lives causes a new way of being in the world.
“With every thought, a wave of love takes flight.“
~ Keith Childers ~
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