“Love one another and help others to rise to the higher levels, simply by pouring out love. Love is infectious and the greatest healing energy.” – Sai Baba
Love IS the most remarkable healing energy when it radiates from your heart and the core of your being in a pure and boundless way. Each of us craves love, from the very moment we give our first cry when we are born into this world. Our hearts continue to “cry” out for for love in so many ways throughout our lifetime.
When we are surrounded and basking in a life filled with exuberant and abundant love — we are fully alive! It helps us grow as individuals; it brings us sublime joy; it gives us that boost to achieve all that we wish to accomplish!
So it also follows that the greatest gift we can give to another is that of true unconditional, limitless love. I clearly remember my mother’s take on love, insight she shared with me when I was in my teens: “Real love is when you can put another’s welfare before that of your own. It is selfless. And when it is genuine, it will come easily, without much thought or effort.” Mom was right, and her simple, yet profound wisdom has stayed with me through my lifetime.
Unconditional love means just that: no strings attached. Not “I’ll only love you if you do this or that for me.” Absolutely NO conditions.
Yet, if someone truly loves you, they will be guided by their heart to selflessly take actions that will benefit you, as you will generously do things for their benefit. That is the natural give and take of love. When love is pure and positive, it lifts us to a place of exquisite energetic balance.
Of course, loving authentically from the heart and soul, one’s actions must be consistent with that emotion. That is the sign of real, healthy love. It is not merely saying “I love you” — even if you say it in a convincing manner. (Abusive people will tell the object of their abuse that they love them, but certainly their actions are not consistent with real love!)
If you sincerely love someone, you will (and MUST!) treat them accordingly. That means respect for their desires and life choices. It doesn’t mean you always have to agree with them, but you need to show respect for them — that is essential! Love means never saying or thinking “I control you.”
Love often means letting go, but sometimes it means a grand and thrilling “welcome back.”
Love means heartfelt communication.
Love means sharing authentically.
Love is personal, and love is uplifting.
Love is creating, and love is laughter.
Love means being a focused listener.
Love means pulling all the infinite joy and radiant emotion from the depth of your soul, from the innermost foundation of your being, and sharing it in a dazzling, illuminated and gloriously perfect way!
