Dear Ones,

There is nothing earth-shattering in this message. It is a simple matter of recognizing—and generously using—the power of love and loving within us. Doing so continuously allows it to become a balm always close at hand.

I reflected on this power of loving yesterday. Two situations arose within my family where irritation or frustration would generally be the inevitable result—at least, if I let my ego take over.

One situation involved our son, who is taking an online French course. I had given him precise instructions for completing an assignment, but he only did half of it and forgot the second part. My first reaction was, “Can’t he read the email I sent him?”

Later on, my reflection became, “Why can’t I love him for who he is and for what he did—or didn’t do?”

When we return to love, our perspective shifts completely—even in the face of adversity, unkind remarks, or unpleasant behaviors. How could I not love this person for who they are, for what they do, and for everything they bring to my life?

Let us not fall into the trap our ego tries to lure us into. It seems easy, yet we must make this power to love fully accessible by nurturing it every day. In time, it becomes a natural way of embracing the world we live in.

Let us practice love!

Topic: The power to love

Time: July 16 @ 3:00 PM Eastern Time

Meeting ID: 897 0067 4672