“Love is the self-givingness of the Spirit through the desire of Life to express Itself in terms of creation. Emerson tells us that Love is a synonym for God. We are also told in the New Testament that “He that loveth not, knoweth not God; for God is love.” Love is free from condemnation, even as it is free from fear. Love is a cosmic force whose sweep is irresistible.”
~The Science of Mind, by Ernest Holmes~
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“Love is the water of life. And a lover is a soul of fire! The universe turns differently when fire loves water.”
~The Forty Rules of Love, Shams of Tabriz~
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“Perfect Love casts out all fear.”
~1John: 4:18~IS
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Too often we look to the world for the love and happiness we desire to experience. Herein lies the problem. In his book, Spiritual Economics, Eric Butterworth says, “The world owes you nothing, the universe owes you everything,” implying the gift of creation is within our power… After all, our nature, being unified with God’s nature, is to give to the world the love and happiness that is already ours.
The idea that each and every living being is an individualization of the One Presence, God, is a radical concept that has been taught by the enlightened ones throughout all time. They have used the tools of language, art, and storytelling, for which we have recited many times. Yet, until one has a personal experience of the divinity that lies at the center of our being, the infinite possibilities stretched before us lie dormant in a sea of potential.
The process of awakening to your true identity takes commitment to a spiritual practice and a willingness to move through the appearances you may encounter along the way. This requires practicing the right use of judgment. For example, while you may be in agreement with the often-heard phrases, “There’s not a spot where God is not” and “God is Love.”; it is not always easy to see and to proclaim love for those who are showing up in the world in opposition to that which is the highest good for the collective community.
When practicing the presence of our Love-Self, we are challenged to remember that every human aberration, whether ours or another’s, that shows up as envy, boastfulness, dishonoring others, self-seeking, easily angered, or keeping record of wrongs; is born out of ignorance of one’s true nature. They are actually misplaced spiritual aspirations trying to break through.
Understanding this doesn’t mean we must become a best friend, lover, or an associate with those who initiate a negative atmosphere. It does mean, however, that through a regular practice of unifying with the God of Love within, we begin to recognize this is the truth of everyone whether they realize it or not. Within your heart you may begin to sing, “I love myself so much – so I can love you so much – so you can love you so much –so you can start loving me.”
It is written that Love is patient and kind; that It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, and always perseveres. Imagine a world that works for everyone, saturated in Omnipresent Love.
“I am a source of inspiration for others”.
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Thank you for including the self love affirmations. wonderful addition to your beautiful contemplative thoughts.
Delia
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