I listen carefully to all advice that I am given and make a decision on how that advice relates to me and my beliefs. Equally as important as the advice I follow is the advice that I tuck away as something not to pursue. I try my best to avoid giving unwanted advice to others. However, my continual advice to myself is to keep my heart open to abundant love. As I walk through each day I make a decision to love. I choose to see the good. I can always find something to dislike, but I don’t allow…
We are experiencing a time when reassuring people with a hug is limited to your immediate isolation “family.” It is a time when many of us need that closeness, but some of our normal avenues of comfort are not readily available to us. Looking at my own family I am incredibly impressed at how they have adapted to what has been imposed on all of us these past few months. Although none of us know what is in our future, I find myself giving reassurance that we will embrace whatever becomes our new normal. I see a world full of…
I care what people think because I don’t want people not to like me, right? It is so simple but so powerful. Most of us want to be liked or want to be likable. Being disliked can be very lonely. However, it seems to me that we can be lonely even if we are well-liked. So why do I really care what people think? 1. I care because I genuinely have love in my heart for all individuals. I may not respect everything that everyone does, but I do have love in my heart for all. The opposite…
“I love you” are powerful words when used authentically. I was reminded earlier this week regarding the importance of verbally communicating the love in your heart. Equally important is the meaning of what we say! During this time of social distancing, it seems even more important to define our feelings in words. Those words might be targeted at our family, friends, or even co-workers. When entering my parent’s home I am greeted with warm hugs. When I leave we again exchange heartfelt hugs and say, “Love you.” During this time of social distancing, it is awkward to come…