Love Light

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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