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Life WILL hurt at times!
As I always say: “We can go through life with a heart wide open or with a heart closed – our choice. With support or alone – our choice. Life WILL hurt at times!!!”
I choose to live with a wide open heart AND support, for it makes the hurt less painful…
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Love is a ‘risky’ affair.
Love WILL offer us opportunities to heal and to grow – and for this to take place, we must be willing to take a risk to do things differently.
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Taking the risk to love is huge!
The biggest risk is that the other may reject us; then of course, they may not love us back the same way we love them… or even remotely the way we would like them to (expectations).
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WHAT WOULD IT LOOK LIKE FOR YOU TO…
Have a person come at you angry, mean… even possibly yelling,
… yet you keep your heart open?
See one of your loved ones pass away
… yet you keep your heart open?
Have an argument with a friend, a colleague or your spouse
… yet you keep your heart open?
Have challenges with your business, receive the news you’re going to lose a great deal of money…
… yet keep your heart open?
There is no doubt that our natural, ‘automated’ response is primarily to shut down. In this ‘tight mode’, life is that much more stressful and painful.
What will be YOUR choice?
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NOTE: there are situations that are extreme and abusive (physical, emotional, verbal, spiritual, sexual…). If you are experiencing any of these situations, seek proper advice. What we are talking here is everyday situations where we are all confronted with the choice of keeping our heart open – or closed.
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Each one of us has the ability to heal and grow from the challenges of every situation that is presented to us. It is OUR choice, at any moment, to choose the ‘high road’, the road of love that, ultimately, leads to growth, healing and freedom.
Sooooo… you may ask:
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When/how do I know if my heart is open or closed?
One constant is this: whenever your EGO tells you to do something (or not), your heart is closed. Why? Because EGO is fear. Its role is to keep you ‘in the box’. EGO does not want things to change.
Also, whenever you face a resistance to love someone or something, it is a sign that your heart has closed – again, most of the time FEAR is the big gate watcher! By being aware of this limitation of our EGO, we can choose to re-open our heart and, therefore, create a new (positive) result!
Simply AMAZING… and, this week, it’s for you to try this MAGIC – how exciting!
How do I change from close to open?
It starts with the AWARENESS that it is closed. From there, the WILLINGNESS to take a risk.
- MAKING THIS PRACTICE A PART OF ‘YOUR’ LIFE:
This week, I am committing to keep my heart open in every moment:
1. When something ‘bugs’ me…
I will remember that whatever ‘bugs’ me in the person in front of me (or in a situation)… pertains to me! And, therefore, I will offer what “I” want to that person, or face the situation with love and grace. (*read an example here)
2. When I am afraid to love…
I will TRUST the healing power of love.
3. When I am afraid to be taken advantage of…
I will give and forgive.
4. When I find myself in a heated argument with my spouse, a colleague, a family member…
I will let go of the need to be right.
5. When someone ‘attacks’ me…
I will LOVE versus react (or hate) back.
YOU ARE NOT ALONE:
We are doing it – we are living it – and WE’RE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU!
Use our Radio Talkshow for additional support: www.blogtalkradio.com/thelovearmy
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Tuesday, Jan. 12th, 2010 from 5:30 to 6pm (MTN time)
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HAVE FUN with this practice!
We love you,
Stéphanie and Doug
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PPS: you are welcome to leave a comment below, a question or an idea in regards to this practice:
January 10th, 2010 at 11:55 pm
My question is: I totally feel that my heart is open, I experience love al around me. The question is: why men barely talk to me or see me once and they do not show up any more. What message is that I am sending?
Thank you
January 11th, 2010 at 11:16 pm
Hi Stephanie and Doug, I felt at peace when I read your email today. It just makes sense and I intend to keep this one posted somewhere to remind me. Thanks
for your open love – it feels good.
Warmest wishes,
Scott
January 12th, 2010 at 8:10 am
**Scott, We are glad that our hearts touch yours in this way… Do feel free to invite family and friends to join the Practices: our world needs more LOVE… our world needs all of us…
Much love to you and your family
**Mirta, Thank you for your question: we’ll make sure to address it during the Radio Talkshow on Tuesday Jan. 12th at 5:30pm MTN Time. Blessings…
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