During this month, as we honor Love in our lives and within our hearts, may we practice the love of self as the basis of the love of others. If we do not truly love and nurture ourselves, we are not able to offer our best to others. It is not selfish to nurture ourselves. In fact, it is the greatest giving to others because we actually have something to give.

Every day this month, may we discover and distill a sense of self-love in every aspect of our lives.

May we be mindful that Valentine’s Day is not just for lovers, husbands, and wives. It is for those who dearly touch our lives. This month especially, remember to take take the opportunity to tell all of those you hold dear how important they are in your life. In addition, as we honor the love within our hearts and within our lives, may we also be open enough to be able to love all that our life’s journey brings us. May we honor and accept each circumstance as we are led along our life’s path.

Dare to Dream

Marianne Williamson in A Return to Love says this: “You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you.

We are all meant to shine, as children do. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us. It’s not just some of us; it’s everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same. As we’re liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”

Each of us has dreams, though sometimes we must dig very deep within ourselves to find them. We may have allowed our dreams to become buried as we tend to everyone else and deal with all our “responsibilities.” This month as we focus on Love…beginning with the love of self…, love yourself enough to honor and nurture your dreams.

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