Love Light

Every moment of the day we are making choices and decisions. Sometimes with struggle, confusion and doubt. When we are anchored in love and open our hearts, a wellspring of wisdom emerges. Intuition is seeing with the senses of the soul. It brings insight and knowing beyond the limitation of the mind. It brings forth what is true with great clarity. If only we listen! I know this to be rue and regard it as the quiet power within. The voice of love is always speaking. Do we really hear? It comes to us in many forms such as a gut feeling, quiet whisper, repeated messages, signs and synchronicities. As said by masters, we are spiritual beings having a human experience. We are love, and love is our natural state of being. When we anchor in the power of love, we become our authentic selves and experience the freedom to express ourselves in the world. Mired in fear, we resort to external solutions that leave us distraught with much uncertainty on our life's journey. Listenting to the voice of love takes practice. It is the carte blanche to true freedom and always there for us to access. Hear the voice of love and invite intuition into your life through down time, soulful engagement, authentic writing, creative inspiration and unwavering trust. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Our Love In Action practice is to practice Soulful Engagement by being present. Whether walking, jogging, meditating or just sitting, immerse yourself in this experience. Tune in to the present moment. Pay attention to what you receive and trust yourself. Feel free to share your insight and experiences. Email: [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Presence and Quiet Power.

Dr. Jean Marie opens with a LOVE LIGHT Meditation. We are constantly bombarded with outside forces that disrupt our peace. Whether it's a series of events, behavior of others, or our own life challenges, we feel tired, emotionally exhausted, and at risk of losing ourselves in chaos and drama. How do we get to a place of peace? A powerful quote by Saint Francis de Sales reminds us of our responsibility to preserve our peace, "Never be in a hurry, do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset". This is a tall order but central to our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Reclaim your power and return to your natural state of peace, love and joy by: Getting quiet, Setting your intention for peace, Moving into Stillness, Anchoring in divine love, and Dwelling in peace. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Life is your epic journey. How will you choose to travel? Inner peace brings so many positive emotions and rewards. It is not escaping from problems but gives us clarity, understanding and coruage to gain a new perspective. It enables us to accept life as it comes, engage in authentic self-expression and fully participate in all facets of life. From a peaceful heart free of anxiety, confusion and worry, divine love flows. There is victory in peace and we should aim for this in all life circumstances with the realization that all is happening for our own spiritual evolution. Make peace with yourself and you will make peace with all that manifests in your life. Be grateful and know all is well! Our Love In Action Practice is to take time to free yourself from external noise and distractions. Take time to be at peace with yourself. Throughout the day take well needed emotional breaks and respites for peace. Get quiet, set your intention for peace, move into stillness. Feel the peace radiating from within. Affirm, I Am Peace. Feel the flow of peace encircling your inner being and radiating outward into the world. Be present in this moment of peace. Revisit this place and be restored with peace throughout the day. Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Self-Composure and Inner Peace.

"Patience, kindness, generosity, humility, courtesy, unselfishness, good temper, guilessness, sincerity. All these make up the Supreme Gift, are there is the soul of whoever wishes to be in the world and close to God" -Henry Drummond Where are you on the Spectrum of Love? Are you radiating at your highest capacity for Love? What do you need to magnify your brilliance? Love is supreme goodness and the highest expression of ourselves. These spiritual gifts of love are innate and our natural state of being. The Spectrum of Love, the foundation for the Love Quotient (LQ) includes nine ingredients: Patience, kindness, generosity, humility, courtesy, unselfishness, good temper, guilessness and sincerity. These ingredients are intertwined and help us thrive in our daily life. The Love Quotent (LQ) enables us to assess our capacity for authentic expression of love for ourselves and others. Like a diamond that is always shining, pure love radiates from our heart. The Love Quotient (LQ) is regarded as the Wholistic Model of Love, the Recipe of Love, that connects us with our sovereign power and inspires us to align with the divine, know ourselves, and embody love through daily devotion. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each ingredient in addition to the attributes and antitypes. The LQ will enable you to assess where you are on the Spectrum of Love, become more aware of your thoughts, feelings and actions, and discern your readiness to implement these ingredients in your daily life. We have the power to change. Through awareness, knowledge, committment and discipline we can hold ourselves accountable and be responsible for our actions. Character is built by ceaseless practice. Contemplate on the ingredients of love and devote yourself to daily practice. Life circumstances, challenges, and temptations are all opportunities to grow. These ingredients will change the way live and how you love. Our lives become fuller and richer and we can witness the immediate effects. Reflect love in all your endeavors and be the mirror of love in your daily life. Our Love in Action Practice is to begin with the ingredient of love, Patience. Practice being self-composed, calm, at ease, not rushed or in a hurry. How does this make you feel? How does being patient improve the relationship with yourself and others. Journal and reflect. What are the outcomes? Next, take time to practice each ingredient of love and see where it takes you. Feel free to share your insights and exeriences. Email: [email protected] Learn more about the Ingredients of Love by accessing Dr. Jean Marie's seminal books: -Living in the Spirit of Love: Our Natural State of Being -Love Mastery Devotion Journal: 21-Day Weekly Journal Prompts and Affirmations -My Love Journal for children available in English and Spanish. Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpt on Love.

There's a river in each of us that knows no boundaries. The image of water provides an outward reflection of our inner self. Like the surging power of a rapidly flowing river, life can be unpredictable without knowing where it may lead. However, we have the innate capacity to navigate change with grace and ease. This requires faith and trust in ourselves and knowing that we are on the right path for forwarding movement. The sustainer of life, water is a gift of nature that nourishes our entire well being. Associated with qualities of ever-changing emotions, feelings and intutition, going inward we can connect to our true selves and embrace change. Marked by ancient and traditional ceremonies around the world and integrated with other forms of healing, meditations and blessings, our sacred connection to water nurtures our collective spirit. Water inititation rituals support our life's journey by surrendering to what we do not know and taking us just where we need to be. During the time spent in the Himalayas, immersed in nature and surrounded by breathtaking views, majestic mountains, pristine rivers and waterfalls, my mind, body and soul were refereshed. Keenly observing the rivers flowing downstream, gently washing over obstacles and meandering around rocks embedded in the stream, nothing stopped the natural flow. Taking time for journaling and self-reflection, I became one with the river and felt a profound sense of serentity. When we are out of the flow, we feel dammed up, stagnant, and out of balance resulting in stress and anxiety. When we are in sync, like the flow of the river, we trust our decisions and know that we are divinely guided. Water consciousness has a deep symbolic meaning that shows us the dynamic fludidity of nature moving through cycles, rhythms, and patterns representing change and transformation. Connect with the sacred flow of the river to be healthier, happier and more creative. Flourish like the river to achieve clarity, patience, freedom, goodness, and endurance as you move forward on your path to achieve the life you desire. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Our Love In Action practice is twofold. Reflect and journal on challenges you faced and overcame. What did you learn? How did you grow? What was the outcome. How are you all the better for it. Build on the lessons and the blessings. Next, reflect and journal on what you are trying to hold on to and control that you need to let go. Why are you holding on? How can you love yourself more, surrender and release the reins of control? Feel free to share your insights and experiences: Email: [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Self-Flourish and Divine Flow.

Ordinary moments can become extraordinary events. Whether it is an enriching encounter, breathtaking scenic view, or intriguing masterpiece it evokes a sense of wonder and curiosity that moves us beyond the mundane experiences of life. It awakens our senses and open our hearts to the joy of ordinary moments. Immerse yourself in the present moment tuning inward and being attentive to divine messages, acknowledging spiritual totems, and being present in every encounter and interaction. These are ordinary moments that enable us to live wholeheartedly, become awake, and experience the joy of life. We can embrace the joy of ordinary moments by: Being alert, Being open, Being accepting, Being simple, and Being love. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Each breath of life should be valued. Move beyond survival and flourish in your life. Find joy and create joy in each present moment. Stay alert and conscious in each present moment. Find beauty in small things. Embrace change and be instep with the ebb and flow of life as a foundation for graceful living. Live inwardly rich and outwardly simple. Be loving and loveable, and treat yourself well. Above all, be grateful and find joy in who you are created to be. Our Love In Action Practice is to be alert and an observer of yourself. When you are lost in the past or future bring yourself back to the present moment. Make this an everyday practice and see where it takes you. Feel free to share your insights and experiences. Email: [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on 'Spiritual Alertness' and 'Self-Joy'.

Can I really be lost? What detoured me from my path? How can I get back on track? Findng yourself is an ongoing journey of self-discovery that can ultimately lead to self-mastery. It takes a great deal of self-trust, self-discipline, self-confidence and courage to follow your own path. The voices of others influence how we think, what to believe, and how to behave. Some of those voices, established very early in life, may be positive and negative. The negative ones derail us and are often remembered most. Unfortunately, the struggle to conform, based on fear of being ridiculed, rejected and alienated, inevitably takes priority over our heartfelt desires. Abandoning ourselves, we become frustrated with self-imposed limitations. Furthermore, on the human plane, we lose connection with our true self. As you endeavor on your life's journey, alone time is necessary to get to know yourself. The adventure of self-discovery can be challenging. However, it is an opportunity to experience a deeper spiritual connection as we forge ahead. Self-mastery keeps us from being steered off course by becoming more confident, courageous and resilient. We can find ourselves by living from the heart, fulfilling your passion and potential, practicing silence and stillness, learning from relationships, and attuning to nature. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Our Love In Action Practice is to reflect and journal on the roads less traveled and what you discovered about yourself along the way. Also, reflect on experiences staying in the comfort zone walking the same path. What are your beliefs that keep you from branching out. Think of something you would like to do that speaks to your heart. Take small steps to make this a reality. Share your insights and experiences. Email [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on 'Self-Discipline' and 'Labryinth of Life'.

What does it feel like when you celebrate yourself? What dreams have you realized? How do you rejoice in your accomplishments? We often celebrate after reaching significant milestones at particular points in time or waiting until we achieve some distant future goal, without realizing the small steps taken that move us forward on our life's journey. The marks of celebration can be at any time and every day for any good reason in the process of self-discovery. Through transitional phases of our lives such as health challenge, relationship changes, or geographic moves, we may become so immersed in the challenge without recognizing how much we have overcome. Feel into the energy of celebration and triumph in your victory of personal growth, resilience and fulfillment. Celebrate by appreciating your uniqueness, acknowledging your goodness, nurturing yourself, and rewarding yourself. Dr. Jean Marie hightlights each. Our Love In Action Practice is two-fold. Reflect and journal on stuggles, obstacles and challenges overcome. What did you discover about yourself? How have you become more resilient and even better. Next, Think of ways to celebrate and reward yourself everyday. Even during hard times, reflect on your accomplishments and be uplifted. Also, celebrate small steps toward achieving your dreams and heart's desires. Feel free to share your insights and observations: Email: [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Self-Belonging and Self-Celebration.

Our lives emcompass all kinds of adaptations, adjustments and accommodations. Influenced by social networks and illusive standards of success and happiness, our identity and behavior can be ever changing. The need for approval, to fit in and be accepted, can be exhausting by the diffent roles played in various settings. Living up to external expectations such as maintaining a suitable image and being excessively ambitious, can result in losing yourself. Ambition ignites creativity and innovation, but in excess, can be detrimental. Healthy ambition helps us maintain balance and allow natural unfoldment. Life is experienced through the lens of core beliefs, which are assumptions about ourselves, others, and outlook on life. These beliefs, some formed during early childhood, may be limiting and do not reflect the truth of who we really are. Our true self is obscured by external identities and limiting beliefs that should be exposed, acknowledged and transformed. Our true, authentic self, is unchanging and the moral compass that guides our thoughts, feelings and behaviors resulting in satisfactory outcomes. Being tue to yourself is living by your own standards and not compromising your moral values nor worrying about what others think. Do what really matters and what is really important. You can be true to yourself by knowing your worth, acknowledging your feelings, nurturing your inner child and developing your support system. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Our Love In Action Practice focuses on knowing your worth and being in integrity with yourself. Pay attention to what makes you feel comfortable and uncomfortable. Our true feelings can be guiding forces. For example, if you are given a task that compromises your integrity, how does it make you feel? Explore your feelings. Do you feel conflict or strife? Do you move forward making a decision to honor the request even though you have doubts or do you honor your truth? Take time to give thought before responding. Conside rappropriate responses and reflect on the possible outcomes. What response makes you feel good about yourself? Feel free to share your insights and experiences: Email: [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpt on "Inner Truth".

What will happen to me as I age? Who will care for me? How can I not be a burden to others? How can I get the most out of my life each day? It is our personal responsibility to love and care for ourselves. As we love and care for ourselves, we gracefully reciprocate to others. Our human society is interdependent and as humans, we cannot live and act in isolation. Healthy and complementary relationships help us thrive and enhance the quality of our lives. Life circumstances are unpredictable, and we never know when we may need the support of others or be in a position to give support to others. Caregiving can be stressful due to emotional, mental, and physical srain. If we complain and regard ourselves as a burden, it causes difficulty and hardship. If we are neglectful of our own self-care, we set up a challenge for those who have to care for us in the event we cannot care for ourselves. Within the realm of our capacity to care for ourselves, it is essential to practice a healthy lifestyle to maximize personal well-being throughout our lives. This means reframing from destructive habits detrimental to our physical well-being, changing negative self-defeating thoughts that inhibit quality living and managing our emotions to maintain satisfying relationships. As we age, it is hoped that we become wiser and more thoughtful of ourselves and others. When we are compassionate, considerate, and cultivate loving qualities, we become beautiful people to to aaround. Whether we are the giver or receiver of support, we must take care of ourselves in order to take care of others. Loving and caring for ourselves are mutually reciprocal and complimentary acts achieved by: Being healthy, peaceful, generous, and grateful for challenges. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Our 'Love In Action' Practice is to focus on being your personal best to get the most out of life each day. Reflect on how you nurture and nourish your overall well-being. Examine each aspect of yourself including physical, mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Journal on things you would like to do and take action steps for each. Email insights and experiences: [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie concludes the episode with her excerpts on 'Self-Comfort' and 'Self-Talk'.

Love influences the consciousness of individuals and impacts society and the world at large. Achieving the highest level of consciousness is to live in the vibration of love, our natural state of being. As a result of our current world challenge and problems witnessed daily, we have an opportunity to enter a new era of evolution. Now, we are discerning what life is all about and what really matters. We are sorting out deep conditioned beliefs and society values that no longer reflect who we are nor serve our highest good. Love is fundamental to human existence. However, fear-based prejudices and attitudes have shaped our worldview and perceptions of ourselves. This reality is different from the reality of love. Despite our need for human bonding and social connection, our prison of suffering is created by separation, ignorance and injustice. It's time to discard outworn beliefs, become free, and raise our consciousness to the vibration of love. As referenced, love is the solution to our problems, but it is also our greatest challenge. Love is the light that shines in our hearts, the doorway to inner peace, path to Oneness, and the lamp that guides our way forward. Therefore, the meaning of love extends far beyond expressions of mere sentiments and objects of love. It is the ultimate driver of our lives. Conscious loving can be achieved by Loving yourself, Living your potential, Loving wholeheartedly, and Living by higher ideals. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Our Love In Action Practice is to explore whether or not you are living your potential and being and doing what you love. Are you staying in your comfort zone? Are you living your potential? Journal on these points. If you are moving forward, how have you managed to do so and how have you become resilient. If you have not, choose one thing that speaks to your heart and image how you would feel achieving your heart's desire. Take a small step toward your desire and see where it takes you. Feel free to email your insights and experiences: [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpt on 'Self-Belief'.

The knowledge of truth is empowering and guides us to an ethical manner of living and being in the worldand guides us to purposeful living. Truth is the symbol of light and love. We are shaped by our values and beliefs that may be questioned as we become more self-aware and may find ourselves on a quest for truth to make sense of our mortal existence. Truth, defined in the Cambridge dictionary, is the quality of honesty and not containing or telling lies. Truth is important and frees us from ignorance, corruption and needless suffering. Loss of freedom is evident in misinformation and lack of truth that impinge on our personal freedom. In today's time, we are confronted with the traps of untruths that infiltrate organizations, media and other establishments and influence our beliefs and interactions with others. It leads to deceit, damaged reputations and decreased trust. Many are seeking justice and human dignity worldwide because of corruption, greed and lack of compassion. Unfortunately, we witness leadership motivated by intense craving for power and greed that lead to self-destruction and harm to others. The self-centeredness and excessive longing for acquistion and material gain at any cost, may be the result of maladaptive behaviors and unresolved feelings that cannot be fulfilled outwardly. This behavior is demonstrated in all facets of socity where truth is sacrificed for personal favors and gain with no regard for human welfare. Truth always prevail. Seek, hear, learn and love it. Truthfulness matters to society as a whole and enables us to grow and learn from life experiences. Truth can be achieved by the following five strategies: Be sincere, Adopt a critical thinking mindset, Be your own yardstick, Keep a healthy balance and Live your truth. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Our 'Love In Action Practice' practice is to live your truth. Journal on your beliefs and values. How do they make you feel? How are you living? What are you saying? Are you congruent with what you say and how you act? Be the observer of yourself. Engage in healthy and gentle self-correction and see where it takes you. Feel free to share your insights and experiences: Email [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Inner Truth and Self-Discernment.

In all fractions of society, we witness those flauting privilege and entitlement with a deisre for special treatment and benefits. Being self-absorbed without regard for others and blinded by their true essence, self-worth is exaggerated with an insatiable desire for more. Often at the core, many are battling feelings of insecurity and lack of self-confidence that cannot be fillled with material possessions or recognition. This insensistivity to others magnifies injustice and breeds envy, resentment and violence with demands for equality and justice. We all have the desire to live well and experience the best of life. Beyond that which is bestowed upon us by mortal beings is the spiritual privilege that is our diving birthright. Aside from the common views of society, on a higher level, spiritual privilege is endowed and inherent in each person and does not have to be sought after, earned, or approved by others. It does not come from our parents, job, or group membership but directly from Divine Source. Action springing from this identity provides real freedom, stability, and security that sustain us regardless of life circumstances. When we feel spiritually privileged, we know who we truly are and our source of infinite supply. Being in communiom iwth our spiritual self, the realization of worthiness as our divine birthright is apparent through self-mastery, humility, service and gratitude. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Our Love In Action Practice is to reflect on ways to enhance self-mastery. How can you become more self-aware? How can you strengthen your divine connection - the essence of your true self? Take small steps and see how this makes a difference in your life. Feel free to email your insights and experience: [email protected] Dr. Jean closes with her excerpt on 'Spiritual Privilege'.

Life is a continual process of growth and change, learning and discovery, and an opportunity to make healthy choices to live a meaningful life. We often find ourselves struggling against forces which we have no control, and we learn to adapt in order or to survive. The world is filled with complex systems of interacting forces. We are constantly bombarded with information, false beliefs, illusions, and misconceptions that penetrate our consciousness and inhibit our capacity to live with peace, grace and ease. To become a connoisseur of change, the connection with our inner source of divine love is essential to sustain well-being and harmony in the midst of life's most challenging situations. The capacity to flourish and achieve self-mastery is indeed an art form that is empowering. With the realization that our inner being reflects external conditions, the courage for self-introsepection enables us to take an honest inventory of ourselves, examine aspects of our lives that are out of balance, and discern what no longer serves us that blocks our personal develpment and spiritual growth. Cultivating the art of conscious living requires becoming empowered to flourish and achieve self-mastery by embracing change, embodying love, being grateful and living with purpose. Dr. Jean Marie shares insights on each. The Love In Action Practice is to journal on what change means to you. Do you resist or adapt? How has life transitions made you better? What did you discover about yourself? How can you incorporate lessons learned to build resilience and be a connoisseur of change? Email your insights and experiences: [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on 'Savor Life' and 'Restoration'.

Are you stuck in the story of who you think you are? How can you release the past and let go? How can you learn the lessons? In my book, Living in the Spirit of Love: Our Natural State of Being, I sharethe transformational Power of Sankofa that inspired me to look back, take what is valuable, and move forward to write a new chapter in my life, a new love story. A quote from the West African Translation of Sankofa speaks to our life's journey, "We must go back and reclaim our past so we can move forward; So we can understand how and why we came to be who we are". The Sankofa is a mythical and metaphorical symbol used by the Akan people of Ghana depicted as a bird with its feet pointed forward and head turned backward taking an egg from its back. This powerful exotic symbol is an expression of the value of reaching back to knowledge gained in the past and bring it into the present in order to make positive progress. It's time to let go, release fear and write a new 'Love Story' for your life. Dr. Jean Marie highlights the following precepts: Choose freedom, Dream big, Flow with Life, Live Intimately and Find beauty in everyday life. This enables you to create a new vision for your life and take inspired action to make your dreams a reality. You have the power. The Love In Action Practice is twofold. First, journal on challenges overcome and how you have become better and more resilient. Second, journal on your dreams that you would like to manifest in your life. Write down the details. Feel good and imagine how you feel living your dream life. Revisit this daily and take small inspired steps to make your dreams a reality. Email your insights and experiences: [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts, 'Love Story' and 'Self-Romance'.

How does it feel to be free? What does freedom mean to you? How can you truly be free?Freedom is essential to our human nature and a condition for happiness and well-being. Liberty and true happiness are paramount to moral living. Trapped in fear and abandoning feedom, we create our own prison. Whether living in bondage from the past, indulging in self-condemning thoughts or limiting self-imposed constraints and beliefs, we inhibit our capacity to be free and realize our true potential. When we are free from fear, we feel in control of ourselves and aspire to become the best we can be. Spiritual freedom, natural freedom that does not have to be earned or sought-after, ultimately guides us toward optimum personal growth and self-discovery. A freedom mindset informs how we feel, think and respond to ourselves and the world around us. When we know what is right and true, we release struggle and move gracefully with the flow of life. Creating true happiness and liberty sustains moral freedom with rules of conduct to live in harmony and wo what is right and go beyond selfish motives for pleasure and gain. In the context of interdependence, it gives us a sense of community when we contribute to and understand how our collective and individual decisions impact humanity. Through the lens of spiritual freedom, we can change our outlook and perspective on life. Each one of us can seek inner freedom that liberates our spirit by abiding in truth and love. Dr. Jean Marie shares '7 Keys to Spiritual Freedom': Freedom to be you, freedom of expression, freedom of choice, freedom through connection, freedom through grace, freedom through spiritual practice, and adopting a freedom mindset The 'Love in Action Practice' is to journal on what freedom means to you, how you moved beyond self-limiting restraints, and what are current barriers to being free. Take one inspired action step to change and see how this makes you feel. Feel free to email your experiences and insights: [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpt on 'Self-Liberation'

Spiritual abundance gives us a fresh view and appreciation for the fullness of life. What is enough? What is a satisfied life? What is a successful life? The strong ambition to succeed, advance and have higher aspirations is admirable. The illusion of satisfaction, comfort and insatiable desire for status and material abundance leavess us languishing for more and often comparing ourselves to others. Endless struggle for external achievement to find happiness leaves us with a hollow victory and a need to fill this emptiness at the core. Our human experience is fraught with constant change, loss and the process of recovery; but our spiritual essence is unchanging and eternal. Abundance is our birthright and surrounds us in our daily life. The wealth of abudance includes the beauty of nature, laughter of children, wisdom of elders, inspiration and expression from creative arts. Spiritual abundance brings everlasting peace and joy and can be achieved by being generous, content, simplistic and gracious. Dr. Jean Marie hightlights each. The Love In Action practice is about 'Generosity', an ingredient in the 'Recipe of Love'. Reflect and journal on times when you received an unexpected helping hand from someone or divine blessing just at the right time. Second, reflect and journal on times when you extended a helping hand to someone. How did this make you feel? Feel free to email your insights and experience: [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpt on Self-Contentment. Dr.

What does it feel like to live and love wholeheartedly? When we experience healthy and wholehearted connections with ourselves and others, we feel a sense of value and worth. Our authentic, positive and effective presence is comforting and leaves both the receiver and the giver feeling intact and whole. Whe we live and love with our whole hearts, we become more aware of ourselves in the context of our relationships and the world around us. Embrace the fullness of life. Open yourself to new experiences, love unconditionally, and marvel at the mysteries and wonders of life. Dr. Jean Marie highlights steps to live and love wholeheartedly by being curious, courageous, creative and unselfish. Curiosity can expand empathy and strentghen our relationships. When we are curious, we keep our minds active by asking questions and seeking answers, brainstorming ideas, and becoming astute observers. Courage enables us to face our fears, learn more about ourselves, and engage with what is new and different. Creativity is the channel for new discoveries and connection to others. It refreshes our soul and outlook on life. When we are unselfish, it benefits others and enriches our lives. The Love In Action Practice is two fold. Think of simple ways you can give back and serve. Consider volunteering or donating time and resources. Secondly, think about how you can step beyond your comfort zone and try something new. Journal on new insights, what you learned about yourself and how it made you feel. Feel free to share insights and experiences: Email [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpt on Spirit of Wonder.

What are your relationships revealing? Do you see what you really need to see? How can you learn to be better? We learn in the context of our relationships, and the world is a looking glass reflecting back what we need to know. Our innate desire is to have nurturing and intimate relationships, experience good friendships, and have positive interations with others. Relationships, whether in our personal lives, work, community and any setting, show us what we need to know about ourselves. We all have a desire to feel a sense of belonging; and to be respected, valued, and appreciated. What we give is reflected back to us; and it is just what we need to grow and be better. We often live our lives with detached reflection. As Stella Terill Mann state, "The daily mirror test will help us see many parts of the truth about ourselves". Thought provoking self-reflection enables us to take inventory of ourselves; and to build, revive and renew our connection with others. Relationships are mirrors. In this episode, Dr. Jean Marie reveals empowering life lessions that can inspire us to self-reflect, heal, let go and love. The Love In Action Practice is to reflect on your relationships. Are they adding to or subtracting from your wellbeing. Are they draining or restorative? Are they healing or and bring ease and comfort or destructive? What role are you contributing? Journal on these relationships and what they are showing you about yourself, your perception of love and worth. Dr. Jean Marie closes with an excerpt on "Self-Belonging". Feel free to email your insights and experiences: [email protected] Please share, like and subscribe.

How you get along with yourself is a reflection of how you get along with others. How you treat yourself is a reflection of how you treat others. Are you your best friend and ally? What are the sources of unrest that make inner peace seem impossible, and how can we rise above it all? Whether it is lack of peace with ourselves and others driven by pride, competition, envy, selfishness and ambition, this unrest may result in fragmented lives with unhappiness, struggle and dissatisfaction. True contentment is coming from a place of peace and rest by tapping into the inner wellspring of wisdom that is always available and accessible. It is our natural state of being that can be unearthed through awareness and orderly development whereby we can live unburdened, joyful and free. Dr. Jean Marie shares ways to get along with yourself that include: Creating the beauty of character, Living with higher ideals, Enduring ceaseless practice to embody love and Living harmoniously. The Love In Action practice is to be aware of how you are treating yourself and reacting to others. Journal on your encounters. What are the outcomes? What are your thoughts and feelings? Were you kind or upset? Were you satisfied with your encounters or could you have responded differently? What insight can you gain about yourself? How can you be more loving to yourself? Feel free to email your insights and experiences: [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpt on Be Love

How can we overcome adversity? How can we adapt to constant change and uncertainty? Spiritual resilience sustains us during challenging times by relying on internal and external resources. The remedy for life challenges is always available and readily accessible by realizing our innate power to overcome obstacles. We can build spiritual resilience through the four pillars of joyful surrender, true grace, divine love and a spirit of gratitude. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each of the 4 pillars. We often feel burdened and powerless over what appears to be insurmountable challenges. When we gladly surrender, there is no rebuttal or negotiation as we confidently move forward. We create space for positive change and take inspired action and the unfoldment of our unique divine plan. True grace is the helping hand extended for divine support. We are always cared for and guided by unseen powers. Generosity of spirit is the ever presence of Divine love that surrounds us. There is no problem presented without a spiritual solution that enables us to see beyond our human condition. Cultivating a spirit of gratitude brings joy and happiness into our lives. The Love in Action practice is to understand and apply the 4 pillars to a challenge. Focus on feeling into these pillars and realize the truth of each. Believe you can overcome your challenge. Journal on the 4 pillars for understanding and insight. Witness the emotional freedom that prevails. Feel free to email your insights and experiences: [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpt on 'Spiritual Grit'.

What does your best life look like? What does it feel life? What's holding you back? These are questions for gentle self-reflection to guage where you are currently in your life and discern if you are living or just existing. Dr. Jean Marie shares 7 Keys for Living Your Best Life: Be mindfully present, Make responsible choices, Continue to grow and serve, Enjoy simple pleasures, Appreciate what you have now, Live without regrets, and Radiate love. The Love in Action Practice is to reflect on what inhibits you from enjoying life. Journal on your insights. Are you holding on to thoughts, feelings and actions that need to be released? Put each in perspective. Why is holding on important? Honestly think about the downside of holding on. What are more positive things to put your attention on to make changes to live your best life. Think about ways to enrich your life and make your dreams a reality. Ignite creativity and passion, engage in hobbies and meaningful activities of interest. Bless and release what needs to be released. It has served it's purpose to move you forward. Focus on how light you feel to release past burdens. Feel the excitement, wonder and enjoyment of new opportunties. Make the most out of your life every day. Be here now and enjoy the fullness of life. Take responsibility for your choices and release blame and victimhood mentality. Triumph in personal victories wherther large or small. Wholeheartedly live your potential and purpose. Be grateful and loving with an open heart. Feel free to email your insights and experiences: [email protected] Empower your life with love and keep your love light shining!

We are constantly bombarded with our own thoughts and outside forces that disrupt our peace. Whether it's a series of events, behavior of others, or our own life challenges, we feel tired, exhausted and at risk of losing ourselves in fear. How do we get to a place of peace? How do we reclaim our power and return to our natural state of peace, love and joy. Dr. Jean Marie shares 5 strategies: Getting Quiet, Setting Your Intention for Peace, Moving into Stillness, Anchoring in Divine Love and Dwelling in Peace. When your peace is threatened or disrupted, you can feel it in your whole body. Streams of annoying thoughts make us fearful of what may happen. Recognize when you are off center. Fear can be paralyzing, stressing and result in the manifestation of debilitating illnesses. While you may not be able to control outside forces, it is your responsibility to be in control of yourself. Setting an intention for peace shifts our perspective and can help us positively reframe our lives. We can consciously choose to disengage from self-imposed negativity and adopt a healthier mindset. Stillness is a higher state of consciousness that guides our soul. Go deep within and feel peace radiate through your entire being. Relax in the serenity and embrace each peaceful moment. The essence of who we truly are is constant, stable and unchanging. Connect to the source within and immerse yourself in divine love. From a peaceful heart, we can acess divine guidance. Do not be in a hurry. Be patient which is an ingredient of love. Know that peace feels your heart and soul. Embody this natural state of being. The Love In Action practice is to make peace with yourself. Pay attetion to how your thoughts and feelings. Reflect on your beliefs about yourself and the orgin of those beliefs. Root out untruths that do no reflect who you truly are. Journal about your thoughts and feelings that disrupt and enhance innter peace. Reframe with positive thoughts and affirmations. such as 'I am peace'. Really feel this in your heart. Make peace your priority. Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpt on Self-Ease. Feel free to email your insights and experiences: [email protected]

This episode will focus on kindness to ourselves and others. Self-kindness is treating ourselves with compassion, showing interest in ourselves and wholeheartedly accepting who we are. The outcome is increased happiness and a positive outlook. It boosts self-esteem and gives us a sense of belonging to ourselves. When we are kind to ourselves we show others how to treat us. These acts of self-kindness teach others how to be kind to themselves. When we are kind to ourselves, we honor and respect ourselves without the need for approval and pleasing others at our expense. We set healthy boundaries and allow others to grow. The more kind we are to ourselves, we can genuinely show acts of kindness to others. Dr. Jean Marie highlights ways of demonstrating kindiness including: Stepping beyond our comfort zone, Wholehearted connections through worthiness and Creative expressions of kindness. During these times we may need support from others. Whether living alone or with others, many feel disconnected, vulnerable and suffer in quiet desperation. Reaching out to those in need connects us to our human family. We are all worthy. Expressions of loving-kindness may be shown or revealed by quiet prayer, a gentle smile, heartfelt wish, and physical acts of extending a helping hand. We are all connected and acts of loving-kindness are forever remembered. The freedom to be who we truly are as divine beings releases fear and opens our hearts. The human bond of kindness is expressed through the arts and reinforces our human connection. Cultural arts awaken our senses and opens our hearts. It brings happiness despite differences. Creative arts are heartfelt and natural ways of sharing our gifts and talents. Loving-kindness is our natural state. How we treat others is a reflection of how we treat ourselves. Being kind to ourselves is paramount and only to the extent we express this ingredient of love to ourselves, is the extent to which we can express it to others. Our 'Love in Action' practice includes two parts: Part One - Journal on being kind to yoruself. This ingredient of love supports our wellbeing. Throughout the day watch your thoughts and self-talk. Are you being kind to yourself? Take time to reflect and gain insight on the stream of thoughts. Part Two - Find ways to treat yourself kindly and journal on how it makes you feel. Feel free to email your insights and experiences: [email protected] Dr. Jean Marie closes with an excerpt on 'Self-Choosing'.

How can we live in harmony? How can we heal our relationships? How can we appreciate our commonalities and respect differences. In our current state of affairs, we are witnessing much discord with a need for healing and harmony. We have become fractured within our human selves, alienated, isolated and disconnected. However, many communities have united in peace and love, raising consciousness and coming together to promote healing for all. Dr. Jean Marie shares questions posed by listeners that are applicable for everyone with prominent themes and solutions. Questions highlight inner conflict, defensiveness and dealing with people who are different. In this episode she shares keys to better relationships and happiness. Focusing on cultivating a loving spirit, Dr. Jean Marie talks about the ingredients in the Recipe of Love, good temper and humility, and benefits of silence to enrich our relationship with ourselves and others. The Love in Action practice includes two parts: Part I: Step beyond your comfort zone and try something different. How did this make you feel? How did this help you move beyond fear. Part II: Journal on the meaning of being good-tempered. What does this look like and feel like. Reflect on encounters when you were not in good temper and when you practiced good temper. Journal on these experiences and outcomes. Feel free to email Dr. Jean Marie to share your experiences and insights: [email protected] She concludes the episode with her excerpt on Gathering.

Humilty empowers us to achieve self-mastery, transform our relationships and enrich our lives through selfless service. Humilty is a foundation ingredient of love. It is recognized as an essential quality for soulful leadership. This ingredient of love takes us out of ego and regarded as a quiet virtue. When we are humble, we are not puffed up, haughty, prideful and arrogant. We do not have an exaggerated feeling of self-importance. When we are humble we are open to listening and hearing others, seek inner guidance for direction, and fully accept ourselves realizing that we are capable of making errors for personal growth and can profit from life experiences. A well-defined life encompasses humility, a quiet inward spiritual quality that is outwardly expressed. It brings peace and contentment to our soul. It is an inherent natural quality that can be overshadowed by our ego. Humilty is strength of character beyond status, rank or class. Through this ingredient of love, we regard ourselves and others as deserving and worthy. Dr. Jean Marie highlights three aspects of humilty: Humilty with self, Humilty with others and Humilty in service. Being humble, we realize that we are not beyond seeking help and accepting feedback from others. No matter what we achieve, we stay grounded and centered within. We take note of our life's journey to achieve spiritual maturity. Being gentle with ourselves, we are compassionate and forgiving. We grow and learn through our relationships with others. Humilty bridges the gap in effective communication and interaction. It's subtle influence is transformative. We are not quick to respond nor argumentative and allow others to feel seen and heard. Selfless service is humility. Charitable service is an avenue of love with pure intentions and without motives for self-gain. We are accessible no matter what station in life serving for the greater good of humanity. This brings joy and happiness and uplfits ourselves and others. Labors of love through selfless service is not looking down on others. We are sensitive and responsive to others. The Love in Action practice has two parts: Part One: Journal on humility. What it means to you. Engage in self-reflection and self-introspection. Be the observer of yourself. Journal on encounters and interations that were positive and enriching and those that were not. What were your thoughts, feeling and actions that resulted in positive and negative outcomes. Part Two: Cultivate humility in your daily life. How does it make you feel when you practice humility. You will find that you refrain from self-condemnation and harsh criticism. You realize that life experiences facilitate personal growth and spiritual maturity. Pay attention to how you are being with yourself and others and notice outcomes. Feel free to email your insights and experiences ([email protected])

Love is not something new to learn. We are love at our core. Love is inherent and the essence of who we truly are. Due to deep conditioned fear and faulty beliefs, we forget our truth. Lift yourself by embodying the higher ideals of love to achieve self-mastery. Becoming the master of your self is the ultimate empowerment that requires awareness and practice. Our thoughts and feeling determine our state of being. Knowing your truth, you appreciate your uniqueness and emulate your divine self. The mind is unruly, it will set you back if you are not alert. Each present moment is an opportunity to reclaim your power. The power that lies within frees you from external forces that diminish your capacity to love. Sustain the change with practice (mental alertness, monitoring our thoughts, feelings and actions). Then express yourself in a different way, which is self-reinforcing. Dr. Jean Marie shares the "Wholistic Model of Love", adopted from Henry Drummond, who analyzed love that includes nine ingredients in her assessment of the "Recipe of Love": Patience, humility, generosity, courtesy, kindness, unselfishness, good temper, guilessness and sincerity. These make up the supreme gift but all must be practiced to demonstrate love. Dr. Jean Marie highlights the ingredient of love, 'Patience', and the outcomes. She poses reflective questions for consideration. The Love in Action practice is to journal on Patience, what it means personally, what it feels like when you are and are not being patient with yourself and others. Journal on the benefits and outcomes. Change is challenging and it takes practice to be your best self. When you get off track, do not be discouraged but be gentle with yourself. Each moment of the day we are making choices. The closing excerpt is "CHOOSE" with emphais on the heart of love.

Knowing ourselves and becoming who we are meant to be is an onging endeavor by overcoming and developing a healthy relationship with ourselves. The old adage, "To Thine Own Self Be True" is like looking at ourselves through our own mirror to authentically understand and accept ourselves; and acknowlege our strengths and capabilities for self discovery. As we endeavor on our life's journey, it is up to us to find our way home to ourselves. Dr. Jean Marie explores aspects of ourselves including the shadow self (broken and wounded), the human self (personality self driven by ego and influenced by external sources) and divine love (the power and true self). She emphasizes that the more we separate from our true selves, the more our shadow selves emerge from the hidden, dark side. After many blows, we become fractured and wounded. Some relationships become transactional and conditional, based on our adherence to the established rules of measuring up. We operate from a fear-based mindset. Moving away from the center of divine love, we search for love externally, which seems endless. Highlights from her article, Finding Yourself, previously published in Sivana East, include: Live from the heart, Fulfill your passion and potential, Learn from relationships and Attune to nature provides insights on become wholeheartedly centered and grounded. The Love in Action practice includes 2 parts: Part 1 -Journal about yourself including qualities, what you like about yourself and things you would like to improve. Part 2 - Ask a trusted relative or friend to share what they admire about you and growth points for change. Compare the notes. This episode closes with an empowering excerpt on Self-Inspiration. Dr. Jean Marie invites emails from listeners to share their insights and experiences [email protected]

How do we transform our lives? Where do we start? Our journesys are so unique yet similar in regards to transformation. Love is the answer. We have an innate desire to return home to divine love, which is always there for us to access. Divine love is our power source that is stable and unchanging. Our life's journeys can be equated to any journey that we embark on. If we follow our inner guidance, which is always trying to get our attention, we can move forward with grace and ease. If you have a desire to transform your life, this is the episode for you. Dr. Jean Marie shares her Personal Transformation Framework outlined in her book, Living in the Spirit of Love: Our Natural State of Being that includes twelve steps and best practices. It provides a pragmatic platform to feel good now, embrace love and live in our natural state. The twelve steps include: Know Thyself, Be Compassionate, Adopt a Wholehearted Lifestyle, Cultivate Feelings of Joy and Wellbeing, Seek and Create Beauty, Bless All, Seek Balance, Be Grateful, Control Outer Distractions, Create a Sacred Space, Deliberately Invest Your Energy and Celebrate You. The Love in Action exercise is to choose steps from the Personal Transformation Framework and apply them to your life. Journal on how they make a difference in your life and how they make you feel. Dr. Jean Marie closes with an excerpt on Self-Celebration.

This episode focuses on Love as a Pathway to Flourish. Living in love is empowering and refreshing. When we flourish in love, we master our lives. We must nurture and care for our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Thus, we can give from a full cup of self-love that is empowering. Cultivating love in our lives comes from the integration of this innate and natural love, which is the sheer essence of our existence. It is fulfillling and ultimately natural with no thought or judgment. An openess to renew our views enables us to gain more insight and understanding. This results in experiencing love in a different way, with more positive and sustaining outcomes. When we flourish in love we become a true expression of our divinity with depth, meaning and freedom. We grow in healthy ways that gives our lives vitality. Our spiritual journey is about mining, uniting our true selves, unlocking and unblocking the resistence so that we can become our best. We can become good stewards to ourselves and others. When we cultivate loving qualities we become beautiful people to be around. Whether we are the recipient or the receiver of support, we must take care of ourselves. Dr. Jean Marie shares insights from her article previously published in Sivana East, Why Loving and Caring for Ourselves is Loving and Caring for Others that includes: Be healthy, Be peaceful, Be generous and Be Grateful. We all face challenges of loss and change that can eventually take its toll and leave us in a survival mode. We feel lost and find ourselves in the midst of an existential crisis. Moving away from our center, we search for solutions outside ourselves. Our faulty beliefs may become magnified and overwhelming. Dr. Jean Marie offers 5 Keys for Recovery given to her in a dream during a very challenging time. These keys include: Surrender, Humility, Compassion, Resilience and Gratitude. The Love in Action Practice is to journal on the keys and apply each to a challenging situation. See if it makes a difference. Feel free to share your insights: Email: [email protected]

This episode highlights the Voice of Love that is always speaking to us. Do we listen? Do we pay attention? How can the voice of love guide us every moment of the day? Dr. Jean Marie highlights that we may become so mired in negativity and unworthiness that we are unable to hear the whisper of love that is trying to guide us back home to our true self. Our love light becomes dim and obscued by our ears and the belief that we are unlovable and unworthy. We are not our authentic selves, and therefore, we are incapable of meaningful expressions of unconditional love. All of our experiences point us tward transforming our lives. I have learned that every experience, relationship, encounter, and self-sabbotaging act were part of my destiny to return me to love. This is symbolic of our innate need and desire to reconnect to our true self. When we are immersed in external conditions and life-challenging circumstances, we become anesthetized and disconnected rom our innate, life sustaining, spiritual resources and losse our way. Whether we are down in the valley or mired in wilderness, if we focus and pay attention, we can get back on track. Our internal guidance system - the voice of love - is embedded in our psyches. It provides clarity and helps us keep the momentum going and to stay the course. The opportunity for self-discovery and self-renewal requires awareness. We pay attention to our thoughts, feelings and actions. Dr. Jean Marie shares reflective questions for contemplation to inspire us to become our best selves. She further shares insights from her previously published article in Sivana East, 'How to Listen to the Inner Voice of Love' that includes: Giving yourself down time, Soulful engagement, Authentic Writing, Creative inspiration and Trust the source. She highlights the power of choice and to choose the heart of love. She closes with an excerpt on Choose. The Love in Action practice is to focus on the ingredient in the Recipie of Love, Kindness. Journal on Kindness. During the day be aware of how you are treating yourself, whisper kind words to yourself and make time to do kind things for yourself. Feel free to share your insights: Email [email protected]

Love is the essensence of who we truly are. So, how can we re-member, rediscover and reclaim our natural state of being. Love is our divine power. How can we feel the love within ourselves? How can we truly dwell in love? When we love ourselves, we naturally radiate love to others. This was inspired by a listeners question, "How can I treat myself lovingly". Dr. Jean Marie shares the Wholistic Model of Love that includes nine ingredients in the "Recipe of Love' adopted from the analysis of Divine Love by Henry Drummond. These ingredients, embodied by master teachers, are possessed by each one of us. They all must be practiced, like colors of the rainbow, not one missing: Patience, kindness, humility, generosity, courtesy, unselfishness, good temper, guilessness and sincerity. She shares each ingredient and positive outcomes. These ingredients reflect heartfelt unconditional show us how to lovingly treat ourselves that naturally radiates to others. She highlights her article previously published in Sivana East, What Does It Take to Truly Dwell In Love? that includes Becoming self-aware, Opening to love, Practicing moment by moment and Loving ourselves and others. The Love in Action practice is to select the ingredient, Patience' and really understand, know and feel this in your heart. Journal on what patience means, what it looks like and feel like. The charge is to be aware of this ingredient moment by moment. Dr. Jean concludes with an excerpt of Pure Love. She invites listeners to share insights and experiences: Email: [email protected]

Love is the greatest thing in the world and fundamental to human existence. We are true expressions of divinity and love is our natural state of being. Love is not just a mere sentiment or offhand casual remark without much thought. Do your really feel the love in your heart for those whom you're expressing love to or is it just an expected response based on conditions? During this conversation, Dr. Jean will share insights on conscious loving. We are always creating with our thoughts, feelings and actions. How can we consciously create in the spirit of love? A question posed by a listener, "How can I let go of the past, let go of fear and begin again"? Masters teacher say that we're either in love or fear. Love influences the consciousness of everything and impacts our world. Achieving a higher level of consciousness is to live in the vibration of love. Let's consider the concept of conscious loving. It is being aware of how you are feeling, what you are thinking and how you are acting; to shift from habitual and unconscious ways of relating; and to be the true essence of divine expression of love to yourself and others. Dr. Jean Marie shares "Four Universal Principles of Conscious Loving" from an article she published in Sivana East including: Love Yourself, Live Your Potential, Love Wholeheartedly and Live by Higher Ideals. Aspiring to live and love consciously is essential for spiritual evolution. Being compassionate and in harmony with ourselves begin with being present and aware of how we are being every moment. She gives insights on how to turn the page, get unstuck and begin anew. Turn the page and create a new chapter with the "Power of Sankofa" that she adopts from the Akan tribe in Ghana recognized in Eastern traditions. This is an empowering strategy to learn from the past, bring forth what is useful and take steps forward to reclaim your power. She shares insights from her article previously published in Sivana East, "The Power of a New Chapter" highlighting: Choose Freedom, Dream Big, Flow with Life and Live by Higher Ideals. The assignment for listeners is to be present and aware of when your're slipping into the past with an empowering journaling exercise for self-reflection and how to connect with present moment sensory awareness. She concludes with an excerpt on "SELF-BEST". Please feel free to email Dr. Jean Marie with your insights and experiences on love. [email protected]

Conversations on Love is a new series to gain insights about love and how to cultivate a loving relationship with yourself. How to master loving yourself. Love is our natural state of being and the essence of who we truly are. However, many feel unloving, unlovable and unworthy. Overtime life experiences, faulty beliefs formulated from childhood and onward influenced, shaped by family, religion, culture and institutions have resulted in many feeling not good enough. Mired in fear with guilt, shame, anger and pain our perception gets distorted. Dr. Jean Marie highlights love being transitional and conditional based on overgiving, people pleasing, self-sacrificing and deprioritzing one's self. Love being dependent on how we are perceived and valued by others. Love that is not true with pure intentions. Dr. Jean Marie encourage listeners to engage in gentle self-reflection and self-introspection to tend to our thoughts and feelings and take note of the unloving and unhealthy conversations we have with ourselves throughout the day. Dr. Jean Marie encourages listeners to "Create a New Love Story" and this begins with loving you. To carefully tend to your garden of love and weed out unhealthy patterns and find joy in who you are and who you are meant to be. She encourage listeners to share their thoughts and experiences on love in addition to topics for discussion to create a loving space. She concludes this episode with a loving practice and excerpt on "Self-Romance". Feel free to email: [email protected] Episode Link: https://sites.libyn.com/581200/conversations-on-love-with-dr-jean-marie

Health is closely related to our emotional states. Emotions arise as a consequence of events, but they are interpreted through our personal histories. While our histories have many layers, most are stored in the unconscious mind. Negative emotions are based on fear and affet the body by subjecting it to stress, which in turn is the cause of most illnesses, and what is stress but fear? Fear of not being enough, of not getting the promotion, of losing your job, of being rejected, of not being loved. Other negative emotions, which all have their basis on fear, affect us in other ways also. Stress is prologed over time. The body's response to fear/stress occurs in one of three ways: fight, flight or freeze. The body fills with stress harmones designed to facilitate these responses. When our body is afraid, all cells pause their metabolic functions. The immune system weakens, and our circulation constricts, preparing the body for an imminent attack. Prolonged fear, or stress, causes all kinds of physical symptons, such as headaches, stomach upset, frequent infections, eating problems, anxiety, high blood pressure, food intolerances, and many other disorders. The body is exhausted from constantly preparign to fight or flee, even though this doesn't happen. When the body has invested all its resources in dealing with what it's perceiving as immediate danger, it has very few left to eprform other vital functions, such as maintaining the immune system, detoxifying organs, or repairing tissues. No wonder we get sick! BIO Dr. Milly Diericx Dr. Milly Diericx is an energy therapist and a hypnotherapist. She arrived at these techniques after going through all conventional options for healing her Lupus Erythematosus Systemicus (an autoimmune disease). Traditional medicine only offered ways to diminish the symptons, causing all kinds of side effects, but no real solutions She refuesed to give up on life and searched for alternative options, the one that worked she studied and now she offers them to anyone who is interested, having tested their effectiveness on herself. After alterntive healing techniques, she became interested in the workings of the deep mind. She studied a Masters in Ericksonian Psychotherapy, and then specialized in past life regressions, Life Between Lives and conscious expansion. This profoundly spiritual work gives great clarity about the self, life's purpose and mission, and the agreements that brought us to our present life story. She later immersed in the grief process through a Ph.D. in Thanatology. Dr. Milly now contineus her trajectory with 'The Konscio Method' in which she compiles all her knowledge and experience, using different methods to heal the levels of consciousness, helping people expand their consicousness and reach ever higher levels of coherence, inner peace and wellbeing. For more information about this method, go to www.konscio.mx https://www.millydiericx.com

Why is it difficult for so many people to turn off their heads? Do people actually have conversations with other people in their own minds, and if so, why? What's the differenc between posotive thinking and negative thinking? Our internal conversations can control how we thihk, but do they also affect how we behave? Faust Ruggiero speaks about his upcoming handbook, "How To Fix Your Internal Lanuage". He emphasizes the power of negative self-talk, challenging those thoughts, and replacing them with more positive and realistic ones. The process can involve techniques like mindfulness, reframing negative thoughts, and practicing self-compassion. BIO Faust Ruggiero Faust Ruggiero's professional career spans almost 40 years, and is diversified and compelling, as it consistently established tne and exciting cutting-edge counseling programs in its pursuit of professional excellence and personal life enhancement. He graduated from Mansfield University in 1977, and earned the master's degree in Psychology with a dual major in clinical developmental psychology at Illinois State University. Faust is a published research author, clinical trainer, and a therapist who has worked in settings that have included clinics for deaf children, prisons, nursing homes, substance abuse centers, inpatient facilities, major corporations, both national and interntional, and as President of the Community Psychological Center in Bangor, Pennsylvania. In that capacity, he developed the Process Way of Life counseling program, and has developed into a formal text presented in the Fix Yourself Handbook. In the summer of 2016, Faust began to develop 'The Fix Yourself Empowerment Series' based on his Process Life Program to help readers address difficult situations in their lives. Faust is the recipient of the 'Silver Award from The Nonfiction Authors Association', 'Gold Ward from Literary Titan' and 'Bronze Ward from Reader's Favorite'. https://www.faustruggiero.com

Join us for an inspirational and empowering episode exploring the transformative power of placemaking in creating vibrant, equitable communities, and places for people. We will unpack how thoughtful community led-urban planning and design can revolutionize community health, social captital, accessibility, and ongoing representation. Our special Guest is placemaking visionary Edwin Linderkamp, who will share his insights into the benefits of diverse peope-centered spaces in communities like Salisbury, Maryland and beyond. Edwin will share expert advice on the topics of zoning, places, health, and social integration, and why these are important for any town or city. We will explore: -The crucial role that zoning plays in cities. -Real-world success stories of communities in the US and internationally that have embraced placemaking principles to crate and recreate places for people. -How the 15-minute city, an urban planning concept that aims to make essential services within walking or biking distance of residents, is reshaping our understanding of accessible neighborhoods. -Practucak strategies for improving walkability and sustainability in your community. -Ways to fosuter community stability and social integration through community-led urban design principles. Drawing from research featured in Danish architect Jan Gehl's book 'Cities For People' and on-the-ground experiences including a current, local park project, Edwin will discuss actionable steps for citizenes, planners, and policymakers to create more liveable spaces. Whether your're a community organizer, urban planning enthusiast, or simply interested in improving your neighborhood, this episode offers valuable insights into the future of community design and placemaking. Don't miss this exploration of how thoughtful placemaking can build healthier, more connected communities for everyone. https://www.linkedin.com/in/linderkamp Salisbury Placemaking Town Showcase on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQ2R5irfaes BIO Edwin Linderkamp Edwin is a placemaker and communications professional specialized in digital marketing and content creation. as the Social Media Coordinator at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, he has led an impactful strategy to reach new audiences, secured grants like the $40,000 Home Depot Reetool Your School award, and managed a team of digital media and photography interns and ambassadors. With expertise in analytics, event documentation, and partnership building, Edwin is an advocate for connecting and promoting the university's academic community. He serves on teh City of Salisbury's Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee, contributing to infrastructure planning and public events. Edwin is a public speake at events, such as Council Sessions at the City of Salisbury. Edwin's background includes work with cultural and educational nonprofits, a Master's in Urban Management from the Technische Universitat Berlin, Germany, bilingual proficiency in English and German, and experience in GIS, graphic design, and digital platforms. Ediwn organized and presented at a PlacemakingUS Salisbury Town Showcase webinar in collaboration with Ryan Smolar in March 2024. He is in contact with several placemakers and was a part of the Placemaking Week in Baltimore in June 2024. His work reflects a committment to fostering inclusive and vibrant communities through innovative communication and placemaking strategies.

In order to enact the change we need in this world we need to renew our committment to leadership based on service to others and a recognition that every person is sacred. Ian Haycroft, joining us from Australia, is the Founder of ClearMindWay. Ian supports the awakening of as many people as possible, so that together we can build and sustain peaceful and just communities. His work with businesses, teams, groups and communities is focused on the impact of awakening on the world we all live in. Our planet and our communities are faced with existential issues that cry out for an awakened approach to solutions. Ian believes that the most effective soultions will come from the wisdom with each of us. In this episode, Ian will talk about the Wisdom Path Project and Wisdom Leadership. The idea of service leadership or servant leadership is not a new one. Though not novel, it is, in Ian's view, centrally important, and honoured more in the failure than in the applicaiton. The most successful leadership approach is for the leader to be the servant of those they lead. This leadership approach rests on a clear set of values, and therefore how to treat beings of such value. Not complicated, just difficult. The idea has much deeper historical roots. Look at the teachings about leadership of the Tao Te Ching, Confucious, Plato, Jesus or Gandhi. Each in their own way point to the importance of the values of dignity, humility, forgiveness, courage, sacrifice an service, at the centre of good leadership. In more recent time, we look at examples of Abraham Lincoln, Vaclav Havel, Martin Luther King, Jr. or Nelson Mandela. Each a servant leader. Join us in this inspiring episode! BIO: IAN HAYCROFT Ian Haycroft searched for many ways to be free. Some of those efforts fialed miserably, and some of them opened doors he had not even imagined. Born in Australia, he started meditating when a young man. Based on some of his experiences with meditation, Ian went to India to "find my guru" in 1977. His one year trip away ened up being a journey of 21 years. From india he hitch-hiked through Europe and the United States. In the United States, Ian met his wife Kim. He was there for twenty years, and it was there they had six children. He worked and helped Kim raise their children, and tried to figure out what life meant in amongst the daily challenges of working and being a parent. In 1995 Ian started working in China, and 1996 they moved to China where he was General Manager of a vegetable export company. His years in China were instructive and challenging. Being exhausted and with his family in need of stability, they moved back to Australia. Ian discoveres Kinesiology and a way to serve people o their path to freedom for himself as well. He serves beyond the confines of a clinic in Australia and reach out to the world who might benefit from what he has learned. https://www.theclearmindway.com

If you long to heal your past and future now and live the extraordinary life your soul. desires, Kristin Kirk offers a path of accelerated healing and awakening to transform your blocks and wounds into enlightened presence. In this episode, international healer and spiritual teacher, Kristin Kirk shares how her spiritual awakening revealed the truth behind our wounds and suffering and how her awakening gifts activate personal transformation for others. Her vivid descriptions invite us into our miraculous multidimensional nature as she explains how she and her team of 1000's of master healing guides transform karma into light, wounds into wisdom and suffering into joy in her monthly LIVE "Soul Classroom" healing. Please join us for this extraordinary and transformational episode! Kristin will answer questions from listeners. Kristin Kirk is an international healer, spiritual teacher and writer who has been gifted extraordinary vision and healing capacities from her 2003 awakening. She accesses our enlightened self and multidimensional true nature to dissolve our wounds, karma and conditioning into light and reveal our innate wholeness. Her transformative energy and powerful transmissions accelerate the awakening process and deep spiritual growth for many. Engaging with individuals and groups, Kristin supports rapid and radical spiritual alignment and transformation in the inner and outer reality. She shares her gifts all over the world and dissolve distortion into harmony and to accelerate healing, embodied awakening and self-realization. Online or in person, she offers transformational healing and teaching in her monthly live-streamed healing transmissions through the Soul Classroom, as well as in private sessions, retreats, workshops and speaking engagements. Kristin's gift of articulating the ineffable allows her to bring you with her as she describes the details of your soul, our inner collective landscape and beyond into our atomic, galactic and infinite true nature. Based in Hawaii and Massachusetts she loves exploring and living in the exquisite Oneness that nature so readily offers and enjoys the miraculousness of life. Access Kristin's 2 free healing transmissions: https://soulclassroom.com

In this episode, we will dive into the power of mindset and its profound impact on overall wellness. Together, we will explore how cultivating a positive, resilient mindset can transform challenges into growth opportunities. We'll discuss how limiting beliefs, stress, and burnout can hinder well-being and share strategies to overcome them. Listeners will walk away with actionable tips on fostering self-trust, managing stress, and creating daily rituals that promote mental clarity and emotional balance. This episode is designed to empower listeners to embrace their full potential and build a life of wellness from the inside out. Strategies to share with listeners: Shifting from Negative to Postive: Practical steps for replacing limiting beliefs with empowering thoughts that support mental well-being and personal growth. Stress Management Techniques: Simple and effective practices to reduce stress, such as mindfulness, breathwork,a nd creating healthy boundaries. Self-Trust and Empowerment: How to cultivate trust in yourself and your decisions, leading to a stronger connection with your intuition and more confident choices. Creating Daily Rituals for Emotional Balance: Building samll, sustainable ahbits that foster emotional resilience and cotnribute to overall wellness. Link for complimentary 15-minute discovery call with access to Spirtual Class for the first 7 listeners: https://calendly.com/themindsetjourney/15min BIO: Priya Glikman With 20+ years of experience Priya's work includes a groundbreaking methodology for personal and professional development. Through workshops, retreats, virtual sessions, and guide training programs, she has helped thousands to break through their inner blocks, to rediscover a sense of wholeness and connection, and to make genuine change in their lives. A key contributor to Trilotherapy and a certified Dharma teacher, Priya has helped thousands break through inner blocks, maintain balance, and achieve breakthrough results. Her work empowers individuals and organizations worldwide, establishing her as a thought leader in the field. Priya balances her impactful career with family life as a wife and mother of two and as owner of The Mind Heart Center in San Francisco, CA with her husband Guy. www.priyaglikman.com

What invisible forces are holding you back from experiencing vibrant health in your life: How does energy healing actually work? What are qays that we can identify and remove toxicity from our bodies and our lives? In this episode of LOVE LIGHT, we'll be joined by Susan deCaussin, Clinical Hypnotherapist, Energy Healing Practioner & Teacher, and Spiritual Guide. Listeners will gain a greater understanding of how to manipulate energy to bring about healing and balance to the physical, metnal, ans spiritual aspects of their lives. They'll also be directed on how to pinpoint sources of toxicity and begin a journey to a healthier state of being. BIO Susan deCaussin us the owner of Healing Methods, in Troy, Michigan. She offes her cients a variety of different paths to healing in their lives. Susan is an experienced Clinical Hypnotherapist, who works with clients around the world to brign about peace and control in their lives. She and her husband work together as Reiki Master/Teachers and were trained in teh ancient energy healing modality know as Siwa Muri in Bali, Indonesia back in 2020. In addition to offering healing sessions to clients, they have als trained students in this powerful Balinese healing practice, and have built a community of healers around th world. https://www.healingmethods.org/

In this episode, we delve into the transformative journey of recognizing and healing anxious attachment pattrns. Sharla Shults will share her personal story of self-discovery, highlighting how understanding her attachment style leads to profound personal growth. Listeners will gain insights into identifying their own attachment patterns and learn practical strategies to cultivate self-worth, establish healthy boundaries, and foster authentic connections. This conversation serves as a beacon of hope for anyone seeking to break free from fear-based conditioning and embrace a life of authenticity and empowerment. Strategies to Share with Listeners: -Self-Awareness Practices: Techniques such as journaling and mindfulness to recognize and understand personal attachment styles. -Affirmation and Self-Compassion: Utilizing positive affirmations and self-compassion exercises to build self-worth and counteract negative self-beliefs. -Setting Healthy Boundaries: Guidance on establishing and maintaining boundaries to nurture authentic relationships. -Professional Support: Encouragement to seek therapy or counseling for deeper exploration of attachment-related issues. BIO Sharla Lee (Schults) fulfilled her childhood desire to become an educator, graduating from Troy University, Troy, AL. Upon graduation, she began teaching high school chemistry and mathematics in Alabama, then a move to Ohio led her to the middle school classroom. After four years, she ventured outside educatin and began a second career in the railroad industry. Sharla reentered the educational field afte ran eleven-year break, and her experiences from her railroad career provided a real-world connection to the classroom. She worked with Special Olympics and was instrumental in establishing Exchange Club youth organizations in three high schools located in Panama City, Florida. Sharla's last year in the classroom involved working with teens in an at-risk dropout prevention program. While involved in this endeavor, she introduced a Poetic Math Challenge, which uncovered her passion as a poetic mathematician and a new formula for success. In 2001, Sharla once again left the classroom but remained in the field of education with Beacon Educator in the Bay District School System, writing curriculum and providing professional development for teachers across the state of Florida. She semi-retired in 2008, at which time she became an Online Learning Specialist for Beacon Her previouos books include: Echoes (2004), Remembering (2009), and Awakenings (2012). Upcoming books include: A Touch of Catnip, Voices in Nature, and Buzzin': a children's title. Also be on the lookout for Catnip Short Stories and Voices from the Crowd. Sharla resides in Florica with her calico Norwegian Forest cat, Foxie. She enjoys playing golf, listening to music and walking in nature. Her most enjoyable moments are spent with family and grandchildren in which she gathers inspiration for her next writing ventures. https://linktr.ee/sharlaleeshults

During times of difficulty or conflict, we often shut down a precious resource for connection, compassion and gratitude. Feeling into our heart escapes us when we're faced with situations that make us feel afraid. Whether it's something happening in our family, community, or in the world, tending to our heart matters often gets pushed to the back of our minds. A daily practice of focused self-awareness of oneness, gratitude and compassion allows us to recapture these gifts of the heart. Renee will share how meditative practice can help you become fully present in the moment and allow you to experience these gifts for yourself. In this episode, we will explore why a meditative practice is important, different types of heart centered meditations and tips for starting your own meditation practice if you don't have one. Renee will take us through an opening of the heart meditation exercise. Renee Ali, Founder of 'Your Best Life Coaching LLC, is a Certified Life Coach, Meditation and Mindfulness Instructor, Speaker, Veridatas Labyrinth Facilitator, Grief Specialist and Holistic Wellness Coach. She is also a contributing author to #1 International Best Sellers "Creating Your Legacy" and "We're All in This Together: Embrace One Another". Renee is passionate about teaching, speaking, conducting workshops and retreats that focus on spiritual transformation by using meditation, mindfulness, and walking meditation with labyrinths. After working in healthcare for over four decades and being a long-time advocate of holistic health, Renee has learned the importance of spiritual care for overall health and wellness. She says that although chapels and chaplains are available in the hospital, spiritual support in this setting is most often not requested unless someone is seriously ill or facing life decisions. But why not take advantage of this kind of support to enhance everyday life? Science tells us that people who regularly use contemplative practices like prayer, meditation, mindfulness and journaling often feel better about their overall health and often times have better outcomes. So, Renee created a space where people could learn these self-care tools to increase inner peace to spark creativity and feel happier. As your partner in personal growth, 'Your Best Life Coaching, LLC can help you or your group reach their full potential by renewing and restoring balance.

Spring Cleaning is a chance to create order just not our homes but also our lives! When most people think of clutter and organization, they focus on physical possessions. But clutter is so much more than that! And clearing your clutter supports you in organizing so much more than your home; it can supp help you find more peace and order in your mental, emotional, and spiritual states. Award-winning life organizer, professional declutter'er, author, and certified life coach Julie Coraccio believes that clutter is anything that prevents you from creating the life you choose, deserve and desire. Learn easy to implement tips for some spring cleaning to declutter your home and life! Julie Coraccio is an award winning professional life and end of life organizer, author and certified life coach. She is passionate about supporting people in clearing clutter in all areas of their lives, preparing for death to live life more fully, getting organized, and becoming more mindful and aware. Julie started her business at 40 and just selfpublished 10 books at 50. She believes youre never too late to start your business or your life. She believes clutter is anything that prevents us from creating the life we choose, deserve and desire and that inner clutter is related to outer clutter and vice versa. Physcial clutter can cost us time and money. Mental clutter can create anxiety and overwhelm while emotional clutter of not acknowledging our emotions can create bad habits like emotional eating. We can have clutter in our relationships and waste energy when our inner circle is not supportive. Clutter affects us personally and professionally and inhibits our ability to live in love.

Why is it that some people thrive in retirement while others struggle? It is our perception of what society thinks of retirees? Is it the presumed lack of productivity? Is it a financial blow to our ego and lifestyle? There is an old saying that when our children are born we can't wait for them to crawl, walk and talk. Then we are quick to tell them to "sit down and shut up". Our older parents, who gave us all of their lives, resources, finances, love and knowledge are quite often neglected when they get older rather than given a helping hand. Many retirees struggle and begin eating more or drinking more to fill the "gap". Lynda Dyer, Certified NLP Trainer & Master Trainer of Matrix Therapies, #1 Best-Selling Author of 'You Can Make It Happen AGE Is An Attitude', will share how to age elegantly and make positive life choices. In Lynda's Ted X talk on 'Happiness is a Choice', she spoke about how Governments quite often measure their country doing well by the GDP and not on Attitude or level of Happiness of its peoples. If we are socialized to 'be productive', Is it a dent to the ego to have to 'retire' from our productive life? If our 'productivity' gives us the finances for our lifestyle, are we prepared to let that source of income go? Can we 'reduce' our workload and find greater balance? Lynda Dyer will share retirement challenges, productive volunteer experiences, and strategies for giving back and living a joyful life. Lynda Dyer is the Director of Mind Power Global Pty Ltd. She was one of 58 people from around the world filmed for "The Secret" because she lives her material. She has recently been included as one of "The Masters" with other Secret Teachers at the Masters Gathering in San Diego USA. She is a Certified Professional Trainer in NLP (Neuro Linguistic Programming). She is also an International Speaker, Author and Transformational Coach. As a trainer of trainers in health and fitness she offers a holistic approach to her coaching and training. She cured herself of the debilitating autoimmune disease of Lupus. She also assisted the earthquake victims in China by writing and translating 5,000 copies of her "Good Grief" book and delivering them personally. As a student, she dressed up as a man to travel to England to find her Dad's family. You won't want to miss this lady. You will laugh and cry when you hear her amazing stories. She travels the globe as an inspiration to many around the world with her passion and zest for empowering others to "be" more.

Do you realize the value that you bring to the world with your unique gifts and strengths? While it's common to shy away from promoting yourself, it's a career killer. You need to embrace who you are and what you stand for so that you can navigate critical conversations with customers, get promoted or grow your business. The importance of developing your brand is crucial not only for your professional trajectory, but for your own empowerment. Many people don't realize the extreme value that they bring to a company, customers, or internal stakeholders. Join Monique as she discusses how to develop your brand, create your branding tools, and promote yourself without bragging. Whether you're an entrepreneur, going after a promotion, or looking to change companies you won't want to miss this insightful episode. You'll leave with lots of tools, tips, and strategies that you can implement immediately. Monique Daigneault is the President and CEO of MD Consulting and host of the VoiceAmerica podcast, Leading with Intention. She has been a trained executive coach since 2003 and, as an Accredited Master Coach, has logged over 5,000 coaching hours with corporate executives on six continents, in over 15 industries. Monique is a survivor of childhood trauma, workplace micro-trauma, and has Complex PTSD. Despite being a high school dropout, she has achieved seven business certifications, an Associate and Bachelor of Science in Management, and a Master of Science in Industrial and Organizational Psychology. Monique has leveraged her traumatic past and made it her mission to shift behavior in the workplace and empower leaders to be more impactful and influential. She has compiled her personal journey and coaching methodology into her newest book, The Survive and Thrive Toolkit for leaders published by Mango Publishing Group.