Love Light

"Good temper is the triumph of a truly loving spirit, it is not easily provoked. We are inclined to look upon bad temper as a very harmless weakness. We speak of it as a mere infirmity of nature, a matter of temperament, not a thing to take into very serious account in estimating a man's character. And yet here, right in the heart of the analysis of love, it finds a place... Condemn it as one of the most destructive elements of nature" -Henry Drummond Good temper is an ingredient of love. To be

"Humility is the solid foundation of all virtues" -Confucious Humility is an ingredient of love and our natural state of being. A well defined spiritual life encompasses humilty. How can we become more loving? How can we create better relationships? How can we gain clarity, insight and inner peace through humility? When we embody humility, we're not puffed up with pride and vanity. Humilty transforms self-righteousness into healthy self-reverence. Regarding ourselves in a modest way, we're not

"The first rule of kindness is to be kind to yourself" -Buddha Do you struggle with being kind to yourself? Do you care for your overall wellbeing? How do you treat yourself during the day? Kindness is an ingredient of love and our natural state of being. In order to genuinely express loving-kindness to others, we should be kind, compassionate and at peace with ourselves. Loving ourselves unconditionally is treating ourselves with appreciation, respect and knowing our innate worth. Kindness is

"Love is patience. This is the normal attitude of Love; Love passive. Love waiting to begin; not in a hurry; calm ready to do it's work when the summons comes, but meantime wearing the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit" -Henry Drummond Patience is an ingredient of love. When we are calm, not rushed, hurried we become balanced, walking the middle path with peace and equanimity. We have the capacity to manage ourselves during times of sadness, joy, hard times and good times. Being patient we eff

How we feel about ourselves impact all key areas of our life. Social life is a key life area. How we live, share interact profoundly impact our lives. To feel a sense of connection, belonging and avoid social isolation, social life has its place. The dynamics of a group can shape our lives positively or negatively. External connections, expectations and approval born out of fear result in superficial connections and performances. This disrupts inner peace, authentic encounters and positive life

How we feel about ourselves impact all key areas of our life. Romance is a key life area. What qualities and attributes do you look for in a healthy relationship? Do you possess these qualities and attributes? What kind of relationship do you have with yourself? The fairytale stories of romance may keep one hopelessly searching and waiting for the prince or princess to sweep you off your feet and carry you to the land of forever love. The reality is the endless search for love outside of yours

How we feel about ourselves impact all key areas of our life. Family is a key life area. Who is family? What is true kinship? What is home? On a spiritual level, it is said that we choose our family. So what is the higher purpose born into a loving home or one filled with chaos and dissension. We are all teaching and learning from each other and the greatest lesson is love. Dr. Jean Marie shares notable scriptures on family love and the Wholistic Model of Love that includes the ingredients of p

How we feel about ourselves impact all key areas of our lives. Finance is a key life area. What are your beliefs about money? Can wealth create suffering or wellbeing? How can we be good financial stewards? Our beliefs about money and wealth are shaped in childhood and life experiences regarding how money is earned, saved and spent. Beliefs can reflect how we value ourselves and self-worth. When we operate from scarcity, lack and limitations this results in anxiety, hoarding or avoidance of opp

"Guard well your spare moments. They are like uncut diamonds. Discard them and their value will never be known. Improve them and they will become your brightest gems in a useful life" -Ralph Waldo Emerson Each moment is precious and a gift of life. We are created to enjoy our lives, rest and find joy in our work and leisure. Fun and recreation provides opportunities to renew and recreate ourselves. Fun is creating enjoyment, amusement and pleasure in life. Even though it is subjective it is a po

"Everyone has been made for a particular work, and the desire for that work is put in every heart" -Rumi How we feel about ourselves impact all key areas of our life. Business and career is a key life area that includes worklife and workplace activities. The average person spends one third of their entire adult life at work. How do you choose your business and career path? Do you dedicate yourself to being disciplined, learning and discovering more about yourself in the context of your interests

How we feel about ourselves impact all areas of our lives. Health and fitness is a key life area linked to mental, physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. It is expressed that we are spiritual beings having a human experience. This concept is reflected in traditional wholistic views on health. Louise Hay explores the mind-body connection in her book, You Can Heal Your Life, that offers us a powerful key to understanding the roots of our physical dis-eases and discomforts. We can choose to c

Develop talents, realize dreams and desires, improve awarence, enhance life's quality and become your best self. How do you nurture? yourself? How can you nourish your mind, body and soul. How do you build moral and ethical character? Build your foundation on the solid rock of love. Build resilience and character by facing life challenges and setbacks. Grow from life experiences and focus on present future and not past mistakes. Be stable and secure within yourself. Personal development is lovi