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Breathe it in. Feel the Love with every breath. There are so many wonderful, beautiful, loving things going on in the world today. We are all breathing the same air. We are connected by the Love energy that made us. It flows freely throughout the Universe. The quality of life continues to improve. More and more of us are seeing the possibility of living our dreams, taking care of ourselves and each other.
At dinner tonight, something came up about my dear friend Rita, who inspired the book, Lessons From Rita. She’s in heaven now, or wherever it is that we proceed to upon leaving this earthly realm. I am very thankful that she got to read the manuscript before passing on. Back at the dinner table, I said, “I miss her.” My three and a half year old, Violet Rita, said without pause, “I don’t because I see her in my mind.” Rita is smiling, I’m sure. Me, I’m crying as I type this.
Valentine’s Day is a wonderful reminder to appreciate the people you Love. Card and gift giving is a beautiful tradition. But Valentine’s Day only happens in February… So what can we do to celebrate Love every day? The Gift of Presence As Brendon Burchard says in his wonderful book The Motivation Manifesto: "In a modern world plagued by distraction, our greatest work in becoming better lovers is in reconnecting with those who have already given us their hearts. We have to finally stop all the looking about and once more peer into the eyes of those we adore."
One reaso I write The Love Post is because I grew up in a family where Love was top priority. I feel so fortunate to have my parents example of living according to the principle that we must take care of each other. My sisters and I were taught that Loving every person is very important. I remember Mom saying, “You don’t have to like everyone, but you Love everyone.” Role Models are Everywhere! Maybe you didn’t grow up in a home where Love was a daily focus. Perhaps it was never openly discussed or demonstrated.
We all know how frustrating it is to let days go by without doing what we want to do. Obligations and mundane “to dos” can easily fill our hours. By the time the Sun goes down, we just want to watch some mindless TV and go to sleep. And we probably all know that feeling of disappointment with ourselves when we snap at our beautiful children because we’re grumpy pants... again. Chances are, the two are connected. Because neglecting our higher calling makes us impatient and irritable. Let’s look at why this is and what we can do about it. Love is our Purpose
Looking for Love? You’re in the right place. I once heard that, “What you want wants you.” It’s an encouraging thought. Looking for Love means that you are seeking what you want to find. But there’s a catch. The Opposite of What You Want It’s dangerously easy to confuse thinking about a lack of something and thinking about the thing itself. Money’s a great example. If what you really want is more of it, it’s important to be full of gratitude for what you have. Imagine how good it feels to have plenty of it coming your way.
Why not? It’s a mystery to be solved. Why would any of us, and collectively, all of us together, choose a future filled with anything but Love, joy, peace and happiness? Isn’t it in our power to decide what we want and focus all our thought and energy on exactly that? It is. So what’s holding us back? Why Love Gets Lost The current state of affairs is the result of all that has come to pass so far. And we’ve gotten so caught up in that past, we’ve forgotten that we can choose any future we wish. Indeed, there has been tremendous Love throughout history.
We’ve generally been taught not to talk to strangers. But lately, I’ve been questioning the wisdom of this common teaching. Having young children who are naturally friendly and interactive, it’s quite sad to experience them being ignored by people out in public. Why are we ignoring each other? It seems to me that a lot of it is just people being wrapped up in their own worlds, unaware of who is around them. But then I’ve also had some interesting conversations about this issue too.
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill‘s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love. ________________________________________ Why a P.M.A.? "Success attracts more success. Always keep your mind positively focused on what you want most. Think about failure, you attract failure. Think about success, you attract success. Before you can reap the results from the other sixteen principlesrn[of success], you must accurately adopt this one." ~Napoleon Hill
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could get answers to your most puzzling questions? What if you could gain a whole new perspective on something that’s been troubling you? How would you feel to discover a solution to a problem that you have not yet been able to overcome? Love says, “Bring It!” The Love Post wants to help you do just that. This special edition begins a new era of Q & A at your favorite blog! Don’t hold back. Go ahead and ask Love anything. Who better to ask tha Love? Love doesn’t judge. Love is honest. Love is wise. Love is kind.
Love is a beautiful thing. I can think of nothing better. It is all that is good and pure and true in this life. That’s why today’s edition of The Love Post is about something that seems to cause so much unnecessary pain and suffering. It seems that Love has been misrepresented so often. It’s time to clarify. Judgment is not Love Although I’m dedicated to focusing on what Love is, there are certain things that Love is not. Judgment is one of them. It’s become apparent to me that self-judgment stops Love in its tracks. It can fill you with fear, doubt, guilt, anger...
Love is the energy that created all material things. As you strive to feel more Love every day, it’s important to recognize how your stuff affects your energy. While you’re in your human form, your spiritual self is connected to your physical self. That’s why taking care of your stuff is one major part of taking care of your soul. Love Your Stuff, Love Yourself As I’ve said before, Love is Simple. If you’re surrounded by too many things that don’t serve you, your spirit feels heavy and drained of vital creative energy. Thankfully, the opposite is also true.
You are the cause of all your effects. The results in your life are a reflection of what is going on inside you. So if you’d like to change things in your life, you’ll actually want to focus on your inner world. Because this is where change begins. Ask yourself, “What’s my ‘mindscape’ look like these days?” The World Within Our Souls come from the Ete al Realm of Energy. We are creatures of Love and curiosity, come to this Physical Plane to Explore and Connect. Your Soul experiences life in your mind and body through images, words, emotions and sensations.
Just finished an amazing 5 Day Facebook Retreat for Mindful Moms! I loved it so much that I’m going to keep the group going! If you’re a Mindful Mom, you can send my team a message asking to join at https://maryannehorsman.com/connect/ The framework for the week was P.E.A.C.E. because I feel that one of the biggest benefits of practicing mindfulness is gaining peace of mind. And even though it is a challenging practice (especially as parents), I think it’s well worth the continued effort. So here’s a little bit more about each topic we covered. Pay Attention
Tick, tock, tick, tock. Life goes by . . . There’s no stopping it. But how it goes by is up to you. Seasons come and go. An elderly friend of mine used to say the passing seasons made him dizzy. After a long life, a season can feel like the blink of an eye. But have you ever noticed that a moment can last longer if you are very present to it? Mindfulness wins you more Time Mindfulness is a powerful way to get more from your time. When you want to improve your time management skills, start by becoming present to each moment. Center yourself in Love right now . . .
It hurts so bad. It can make you physically ill. It feels like it’ll never get better. Trust me. It does. It gets better. In fact, this edition of The Love Post is here to remind you that heartache is actually a demonstration of the strength and power of Love. If you didn’t Love, your heart wouldn’t ache. You wouldn’t feel like there’s a hole in your chest and there’s not enough air in the room. If you find yourself in such a state of misery (You can probably tell I’ve been there myself), take it one breath at a time. You Are Not Alone
Fall fashion trends are popping up all over the place. Every season calls for new, fresh looks... There’s the temptation to get swept up in the wave of want... That sense that you need what you don’t have... Which is why it’s important to focus on what you do have. (Isn’t it almost new again if it’s been stored away for the summer? You get to re-discover your own wonderful wardrobe!) With gratitude and appreciation, you discover happiness now. Nothing to wait for. Nothing to stop you from fully embracing the joy of today!
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill‘s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love. ________________________________________ Budgeting Time and Money "Maximize these valuable, finite resources. Where will you be in five, ten, twenty years? You already know. Simply consider how you spend your spare time and how you spend your money. If your time and money are spent on your family, on improving yourself and by helping others, you will achieve greatness." ~Napoleon Hillr
Love is gaining momentum! There is so much positivity in the world. So many people want to create a future full of Love, Peace, Joy and Prosperity... And not just for themselves. But for those they Love and for everyone. Because there’s a growing understanding of our connectedness... Our oneness. My enthusiasm and excitement is building greatly! The Facebook community I began, A More Loving World, is welcoming new members all the time! We are uniting to empower Love in our lives and in the world at large.
We make hundreds if not thousands of decisions each day. And we all do the best we can. We make our decisions by going through a thought process that has largely become habit. If we do not consciously make the effort to change the way we think, we will continue to do the same things we have done before. Because of this, we will keep getting similar results. If you aren’t happy with the results you are getting, start by changing their cause: your thought process.
“Have some Love and call me in the morning.” *Disclaimer: I’m not a doctor and this is not medical advice.* ____________________________________________________________ The Scenario Put together your body, your brain,and your emotional, energetic self, and you’ve got quite a complicated scene. Not surprisingly, things can get pretty... complicated! Then we interact with each other. Every person is like a little Universe, doing its best to relate and communicate with others.
Let’s admit it. Life can get pretty intense some times. Even though we may live a life of relative ease with all of our modern conveniences, there’s a whole lot of stress that comes along with our cultural expectations. There’s potentially a sense of obligation to act, look and talk a certain way. Depending on who you spend time with, there are particular beliefs that you’re expected to share. And that’s why today’s edition of The Love Post is a friendly reminder that Love wants you to be happy. Love is Your Best Friend
I asked the family what The Love Post ought to be about tonight... And my five year old said, “Love supports you all the time. It’s in your body.” Wise young lady, don’t you think? I asked how Love helps us, and she said, “Love your body. Love yourself and Love others.” And when I asked how we do this, she said, “Do what you don’t want to do.” Now, at first that might sound strange, but I actually think it’s very insightful. And, knowing her experience in life so far, it makes perfect sense to me. Listen and Cooperate
As a human being, you’re really a great adventurer. As Sting says, “We are spirits in a material world.” We’ve got these incredibly complex Minds and we’re interacting with all these others complex creatures in an ever-changing environment. And because we have such amazing creative powers, we can choose our own adventure! Choose Your Own Adventure Remember those neat books as a kid where you could make decisions and change how the story would go? You have that opportunity with your life!
When I asked my best friend what she would want to learn at Love School, she quickly replied, ” Practical, day-to-day ways of being more Loving.” Great answer. It can feel like a big leap between understanding the IDEA of Love and APPLYING Love. Really LIVING it. Like any learning, it’s only as good as the change it brings. Studying Love only improves our lives when we know how to USE it. It’s important to keep up with our lessons; repetition is key. You also want to commit to daily practice. Teach what you know about Love with the power of example.
Sometimes I find myself more uptight tha I’d like. Does that ever happen to you? Well, the more and more I focus on Love, I hear it speaking to me more and more clearly. Usually, it seems to say something to the effect of, “Relax, Mary Anne!” Wonderfully, it is a key phrase that my husband knows to use with me when I need it too. Of course, this isn’t surprising since he is my Love! He helped me birth both our babies at home. “Relax” was a very popular word! If you think about how we act when we stray from our most Loving selves, we generally are not very relaxed.
Love is right now! Little Ones are fantastic teachers of this. They're still pretty close to the Source. Free of convention and conditioning, they live each moment as if it's the only one. Because really, it is. The truly amazing thing about this moment is that it's where all power and possibility exists. It's in this moment that we're able to shape our future with our thoughts, words and deeds. Now is as close as we can get to always. If we're completely present in this moment, we are connected to Ete ity.
There are few experiences quite as exhilarating as making Love. And I don’t just mean making Love in the conventional sense. Sacred sex is definitely on the list, of course. Uniting physically, spiritually and emotionally with another person is one of the Great Pleasures of life. When I say making Love, I’m referring to any activity that creates a good feeling in the world and brings you joy. This is an incredibly exciting time we live in, transitioning from the Industrial Age to the Era of Knowledge.
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill‘s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love. ________________________________________ Love Does What Must Be Done One of the best ways to apply Love is to use it as a guide and a motivator to take necessary action. It might be tempting to take it easy. Stay comfortable. Stick with what you know. Even if it’s not your dream life, you figure you’d better play it safe and take the “secure” course of action. Keep on keeping on as your little self.
What really matters at the end of the day? What about at the end of your life? If you spend your time wishing you were somewhere else or doing something else, you’re letting your most precious resource slip away unappreciated. Love Now Even if you’re not in your ideal situation at the moment, it’s important to realize that now is when everything happens. Instead of waiting to live a life you Love, start right now! You can transport yourself to your perfect state of being by thinking about how you’ll feel when everything is exactly as you want it to be.
My friend and I had a great conversation the other day about understanding unpleasant interactions with other people. Sometimes we have experiences that make us wonder...“Where’s the Love? ” When we cross paths with someone who treats us unkindly, it’s easy to get upset and actually take on their grumpy demeanor. But this just gives away our power of self-control. Doing so takes on the role of victim, which never serves us well. Instead, we can choose to reject this emotional poison. We can decide to stop this flow of energy in its tracks and replace it with a higher frequency.
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill‘s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love. ________________________________________ Learn From Adversity and Defeat "Each setback is a seed of opportunity. Most so-called problems and temporary defeats may prove to be a blessing in disguise. Because what grows from adversity are powerful life lessons that form the steps to success. Defeat is never “failure” until you believe it to be so." ~Napoleon Hill _________________________________________
I read this on a pillow once. “All Things Grow with Love.” It is true now as it was true then. Love is focused attention. Love is kind thoughts, words and deeds. Love is patience. Love is gratitude. If you want more of something in your life, then Love it. Do you want your garden to thrive? Love your plants. Give them good soil, water and sunshine. Imagine them growing big and healthy. Love your plants. Do you want your health to increase? Love your self.
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill’s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love. ________________________________________ Embrace Your Pleasing Personality What makes you You? How you look? What you wear? How and what you think? What you say? What you do? Your habits? What you eat? What you drink? Who you hang out with? All of the above.
Our society emphasizes the need to be sexy and physically attractive. We’re bombarded with messages that tell us we need to wear the latest fashions and use all kinds of cosmetics, lotions and potions to make ourselves more appealing. Now don’t get me wrong. I really appreciate what mascara does for me and I’m quite fond of my Burt’s Bees® lip shimmer. But what seems to go mostly unsaid is that all these efforts are really aimed at the goal of Love and Happiness. Today’s edition of The Love Post is a friendly reminder that true beauty lies within.
So I made a mistake. It seemed like a good idea at the time... I decided to “Change things up” at the Love Post. Several months ago, I thought re-focusing on creating other content would provide more value to you, my reader. And I’m working on some exciting stuff that I’ll be sharing with you soon... What I’ve now discovered, though, is that I lost momentum by letting The Love Post schedule slide. And I left you without the consistent positive encouragement that you’ve come to expect from The Love Post. I’m sorry. And I’m fixing it. Right now. Back on Track
People are amazing, aren’t we? We can do such incredibly wonderful things and live such extraordinary lives... And some of us do! The question is, “What leads to greatness?” Ask the Experts My continuous study of life and Love has me surrounding myself with some of the greatest leaders and role models in the world. And I say some because, the fantastic truth is, there are really a whole lot of knowledgeable, admirable and wise teachers to learn from. Once you start looking, you’ll find plenty of mentors to learn from.*
Once upon a time there was a former nun and a former seminarian (student of the priesthood). They met as chaperones at a church function. The first time Cal laid eyes on Paul, he was flailing around in his poncho, trying to rid himself of a bee. His energy was so attractive to Carolyn (affectionately known as Cal), that she said to herself, “If he doesn’t ask me out for coffee soon, I’m going to ask him.” He invited her first. A match made in Heaven on Earth.
I recently wrote about my vision for creating Utopia. If we can imagine an ideal society, I believe we can also bring it into reality. And then it struck me that the first step in this process is actually starting on a personal level. Before we can even begin to think about solving problems on a national or global scale, we’ve got to figure out what our own ideal existence looks like. The One and the Whole I’ve always been fascinated with discovering wisdom and knowledge that will help us live our best lives. Thankfully, I’m not the only one.
Lifestyle has become a popular topic lately. It’s a way of looking at how you want to spend your precious time on this beautiful planet. The deeper I get into Love, the more and more I find it’s helping me to create my dream lifestyle. I’ve also realized that it doesn’t matter what specifics you imagine for your perfect day, your ideal schedule, companions, activities and possessions. Make Love your lifestyle and you will more quickly achieve all that you desire. Your Love Vision Creating a chosen lifestyle is possible for everyone.
I think it’s fantastic that Love gives us such simple, easy-to-use tools. Smiles, laughter, skipping and dancing... All ways to bring Love to life! The focus of today’s Post is another biggie in Love’s toolkit: The hug. What a beautiful way to create a more Loving world! What’s a bit amazing is how easy it is to forget about the importance and effectiveness of this one small act! I just heard the brilliant Dr. Bruce Lipton, author of The Biology of Belief, say a very powerful thing: “The lack of knowledge is a lack of power.”
Our troubles seem the heaviest when we feel alone. But the truth is, we are never alone. We’re all part of the Oneness of Creation. And whatever human suffering we may be experiencing is something that others can relate to. That’s why it’s vitally important that we seek the support of our fellow Creatures. A simple conversation can make you feel so much better. Connect to Heal Today’s technological conveniences allow us to connect with people from around the globe in record speed... And I’m all for it.
A gym is a great place to get stronger, to increase your flexibility, to improve your stamina and to push your limits. You use both your body and your mind to accomplish feats you may once have thought to be impossible. The beautiful thing about flexing your Love muscles is that you can do it anywhere, anytime. Really, the world is your Love gym. Everyday, life gives you the opportunity to show up and practice. It’s up to you to stretch beyond your comfort zone and grow into a high functioning Love machine. What’s a good Love workout look like?
I believe that we’re all here for a reason. Your life has a unique purpose. But it’s up to you to discover what your true mission is. And it’s also up to you to find a way to carry out your mission with enthusiasm and joy. This means expressing our truest nature and sharing our abundant gifts with others. But many of us have lost sight of what we’re really made of and the value of what we have to offer the world. Finding Love and Wisdom The first step in living a life of Love and wisdom is looking deep within to re-connect with who you really are.
When others questions your abilities to succeed in your passionate pursuits, re-double your efforts. When family and friends look at you like you’re crazy for signing up for “one of those pyramid things”, just smile and keep working. When you feel tempted to quit because there are so many other people offering information products online too... Please, keep going for your dream! As the inspired and inspiring Marie Forleo says, “Stay on your game and keep going for your dreams because the world needs that special gift that only you have." Make Room for Love
If you aren’t sure of yourself, then be sure of Love. Love doesn’t hesitate to take on the greatest of challenges. Love is confident because it knows that it can do anything. Love figures that if today doesn’t go all that well, tomorrow will make up for it. Love isn’t going to let set backs or obstacles stand in its way. It knows what it wants and its going to get it. Perhaps you’re wondering how on Earth you can live Love’s desire when the very real demands of modern life are knocking on your door. Stuff has a way of feeling so heavy sometimes.
Attitude isn’t everything... But pretty darn close! Think about it. Your attitude, or your state of mind, affects how you think, feel and behave. The same situation that would cause major upset with one attitude takes on a whole different meaning when you process it with a new attitude. Improve your attitude, improve your life. Get in a Loving state of mind and feel yourself elevate to a higher level of being. Here are 4 simple steps to a more Loving attitude. ⥠Start With Gratitude
If you focus on looking for the positive, you’ll find that there’s a whole lot of Love in the world. For the most part, people are doing their best to take care of themselves, their family and their friends. People are searching for health and happiness. They’re looking for ways to increase their pleasure and feel more connected and fulfilled. And that’s where you come in. If you’re reading The Love Post, you’re already someone who’s interested in living your best life and making a difference in the world.
From one perspective, it may feel like there are a whole lot of pieces to the happiness puzzle. And the nitty-gritty of the human adventure can manage to get pretty heavy sometimes. But looking at it from Love’s point of view, everything is just as it should be. Whatever is going on, whether wonderful or challenging (Or wonderfully challenging!), you’re experiencing exactly what you need to in order to grow and become the best version of yourself. Love is that part of you that knows all, believes all and can achieve all that you desire. That’s All
Go to the grocery check out. What do you see? Sex is all over the covers of the magazines. It seems we’ve gotten pretty comfortable talking openly about it in our society. Obviously, it’s a common need and desire for people to experience this physical activity. In fact, on Maslow’s Hierarchy of needs, sex is listed twice... First he includes it in our basic physiological needs, right after breathing, food and water. Second, he lists “sexual intimacy” on the third level of need fulfillment, Love/Belonging, along with family and friendship. Sex and Intimacy