What Kind of Love?

Ah! Love! Don't you just love it? I have always been a sensitive gal, a romantic at heart. Most people don't know that about me until they have spent sometime with me. 

I love old romantic classics, romantic movies period. I love watching actors do their thing on film! Passion, romance, compassion, humor... it so moving. Some of my favorite quotes from films are:

"I’m scared of walking out of this room and never feeling the rest of my whole life the way I feel when I’m with you." – Dirty Dancing

"The best love is the kind that awakens the soul; that makes us reach for more, that plants the fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds. That’s what I hope to give you forever." – The Notebook

"Hearts will never be practical until they are made unbreakable." – Wizard of Oz

"Don’t forget I’m just a girl, standing in front of a boy, asking him to love her." – Notting Hill

Lots of people say "Oh that kind of love only happens in the movies!" 

I think, I know it happens in real life too. 

I got to thinking about all the different ways there are to love and what I have experienced and wanted to share that with you today.

When I was a teenager I was INFATUATED with this boy. This is one kind of love. Infatuation is a fantasy and for me went away completely when I got to know him as a person. I didn't really like him after all. 

PASSIONATE LOVE came much later in life. We have all experienced moments of love on fire, if you have not, I wish it for you.

UNCONDITIONAL LOVE came when I lay eyes on my nieces and nephew. My beautiful sister honored me by letting me name all three! They are the light of life and no matter what they do they are loved! 

MOTHER'S LOVE comes from a relationship that made me feel safe and accepted. This love does not have to come only from a women. 

FATHER'S LOVE is just as important as mothers love because this kind of love has guided me and supported me to take action and accomplish things in the world. And again it does not have to come from only a man.  

DIVINE LOVE is remembering the Truth of who we are and seeing the goodness in all things and people. 

ROMANTIC LOVE a sense of mutual passion, caring and respect for a partner. 

SELF LOVE is love in which you accept yourself and treat yourself with respect. Self love is living authentically. 

I'm sure there may be more kinds of love in the world...these are the ones I have experienced. What about you?

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! LOVE TO YOU ALL!

 

 

Affirm the TRUTH of YOU!

I have been thinking about writing this post for sometime now. Something from within kept nudging me to share. I know when that happens I should pay careful attention because it is my spirit guiding me. 

It’s hard to ignore, especially in the mornings… in the space between waking up from a dream and what is real in the physical sense…have your been there? In that space where a floating sensation permeates your mind… but your body, as it moves, can feel the coolness of bed sheets left exposed. That is Spirit, my very soul shifting inside, telling me to listen and moving me to action.

This week I kept hearing and reading the words affirmation, truth, and divinity. They stood out to me more than ever before. I was not sure why but I knew that I had to sit down and write about how using affirmations has changed my life.  For the last two years I have faithfully practiced living with intention and remembering the truth of who I AM. This way of life is still very new and not without its difficulties. There are very trying days but I have come to understand that it is during these times when affirming my truth is critical! Consistent practice of writing and using affirmations has proven a very powerful exercise in my evolution.

It helps to be supported by my husband and my friends and family. The woman who changed it all for me though, is Reverend Linda Martella-Whitsett. Her book How to Pray without Talking to God changed my perspective on what TRUTH actually means. After taking several workshop classes with her I began to write affirmations according to her prescription by using juicy adjectives and really coming alive with a sense of authentic connection to my spirit.

There is a power behind the words we chose to speak! As a creative person and painter I have come to appreciate the idea that my mind is like a blank canvas. I can choose the words and thoughts I paint there. Using affirmations helps me to catch myself when I am speaking or thinking something that is not aligned with the TRUTH of who I AM. It is so much more than positive thinking which for me states I WILL as opposed to the more profound and powerful I AM. It is a verbal announcement to my spirit that I choose to live liberated from the fictions that I am not enough, worthy, beautiful or any other untruth. 

I write affirmations often and post them in several areas of my home. This is an effective way to build on my spiritual commitment. I know that using affirmations faithfully can work for you as well but you must commit to putting them on paper and using them! Affirmations also help me when I pray or meditate; they can be good mantras!

I made something for you. It is one page of affirmations I have written and that I use everyday. When I wake up in the morning I choose one that will be the focus for the rest of the day. 


It always amazes me that on the toughest days my chosen affirmation can pull me out of a dark place by staying committed. Please take it. Print it out and hang it up where you can see it. Make several copies and hand them out to friends. Spreading this message can elevate our spirits and how we live, love and move away from negative limitations. 

AFFIRMING THE TRUTH OF YOU!
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On the Cover! Wildsister Magazine

I was asked to be on the cover of Wild Sister magazine this month! I am so happy that not only do I get to see one of my favorite paintings, To Thine Ownself Be Love on the cover but my article was published as a guest contributor! 

I'm feeling really good about my work and sharing it with the world. I also think that my writing has helped me to heal in ways I could not have imagined. My hope is that through continuing to challenge myself, showing up everyday in genuine ways, and sharing what I have learned will help others elevate their own lives! I would LOVE it if you could purchase a copy of this month' magazine and read my article!

This month's issue of Wild Sister is all about LOVE. 

Do you believe that you matter? Do you believe that love is the answer? Can you use some green juice for your soul? Then why not give yourself a gift of love this month? 

Featuring simple + life changing tips for loving your whole self, including:

• 4 Steps For Falling In Love With Your Flaws 
  by author + leading Positivity Blogger, Dani DiPirro

• You Matter
  by soul-centered writer, speaker + founder of More Love Letters, Hannah Brencher

• 7 Powerful Self-Love Intentions
  by Sacred Self creator + Co-Author of the best-selling Adventures In Manifesting series, Michelle Marie McGrath

• The Self-Love Diet
  by speaker, writer + naturopathic practitioner, Taryn Jacobs

P.S. If you couldn't get enough of just one magazine and want a whole subscription, (which I highly recommend) Jen Saunders the editor and creator of Wild Sister Magazine has an amazing Summer Deal

EXTENDED through Friday 15th of Feb, so there's still time for you to join our Wild Sisterhood.  Get in now!