Love is essential - and it starts at home. But there is no greater Love than God’s Love. Build the foundation at home and welcome God into your life.

During a conversation with a friend (single mom, two girls ages 13 & 15) we were talking about another teenager and why & how well grounded he is. I've always said the two most important ingredients in raising healthy kids is open communication and love. They must know they are loved and an open doorway to respectful communication is ever present.

During this conversation it dawned on me why the love is so essential: if they've never known love in their formative years then they will accept less than love from another in the future and difficult to recognize true love from another. They may in fact actually RESIST it! But, raised knowing love, experiencing less than love in the real world is instantly recognizable. Less than love can then be easily turned away when it shows up.

Knowing love early and throughout childhood is essential and more effectively prepares the child for the challenges of the "real world."

Dance Freely

Allow the inner you to dance freely

Spread Love

Take a moment to appreciate all in your life. As we are learning in our book of the month, “Man’s Search For Meaning,” without suffering we cannot experience meaning.

Life is about living; it’s not all ‘roses’ yet each experience brings with it even greater meaning to one’s life. Discover your deepest inner love and spread it amongst the world. God knows the world needs each of our love spread to others.

Love Your Self

Love your self.

This is not about arrogance or ego. This is about loving your soul, your spirit, your I Am and being grateful for your creator and all you are. Give yourself the opportunity to shine light unto this world as no other possibly can.

That inner being that is you, is unique - like the snowflake, no two are alike.

Truth is Within You

We live in a society in constant need of approval from “out there” which can never satisfy the soul within.

The “joy” of life is a spiritual connection with one’s I Am and not the approval of another person or society. Sure, such can uplift the ego but the ego is not your true essence. That resides between you and you (or for me, me and God).

From that place your true path, gifts, and purpose emerge. And from their you not only attract all you ever wished for in life but also extreme happiness 💝

Time

Spend time, your precious time, with people who you value and who value you. From volunteering your time, to family, to friends - 

The “Dash” is the shortest marker on a gravestone yet it encompasses your entire life. How will you spend it?

Treasures

Somehow, somewhere, something good is happening. Focus more on how to create such in your life too 💝

Be willing to laugh - especially at yourself.
And I love all of you folks with a sense of humor that brighten my day! Your creativity brings new light to an often bitter world. Thank you for spreading your joy ❤️

This is a custom, one of a kind Schwinn 7’ Unicycle created by my Dad. I sat there and watched him sketch out the initial drawing on our kitchen table after I bent a shorter one he had brought home from Japan for me to try. He said, “What garbage.” And we went inside and he created the Schwinn Giraffe - this was a prototype but they decided to go with the shorter version for production.

Jesus

Wishing you a beautiful Sunday fulfilled with love and gratitude. 💝

Earlier in the week, my daily devotional had this sentence: “Cursed is all learning that does not point to the cross of Jesus Christ.” What a profound statement. But when I learned this was written in Princeton’s original charter I was amazed at how far we have come to remove God from our society in many different ways. Of course, it’s no longer a statement in their charter. 

That sent me searching and looking up all sorts of fascinating factoids last night which eventually led me to the meme’s quote - and it filled me with glee.

Kindness

It truly is this simple:

Water Your Roots

True transformation takes place beneath all unwanted behaviors and experiences. Layers and layers of living cloud the vision of your true essence. Too often we look at the leaves, the cosmetic surface for change - but that is not lasting.

Watering your roots means nurturing your soul, your internal being, your 'I Am' in new ways allowing your authentic truth to emerge from the inside out; allowing you to feel, see, and share with the world the magnificence you truly are.

The Soul

Always remember you are love at your core.
No hate, no anger, no doubt, no sadness, and no fear.

These emotions cloud your true essence. When you feel a negative emotion gaining traction - STOP AND PAUSE.

Remove yourself from whatever spurred the emotion, find a quiet place if possible, and begin focusing on your breath.

Count your breaths - inhale, 1, I Am Love; exhale 2, I Am Love; inhale 3, I Am Love; exhale 4, I Am Love... All the way to ten, twenty ideal.

And here is the KEY: IF you loose track of focusing on the breath alone (for you will) and your mind drifts to anything else - once you catch yourself doing that, START OVER!

Once you do make it to 10, repeat until fully relaxed and back in alignment.

Hugs

In this fast paced, technological world we live in, have we lost the meaning of loving thy neighbor as thy self? So many people I come across are just lonely, or hurting emotionally, or simply sad. 

It’s amazing what a heartfelt, 30 sec hug can do for another human soul 

Freedom From Fear

Anger, Sadness, Fear, Guilt, Shame, Doubt
These are the strongest of negative emotions which tend to run our lives. 

When you release these from deep within at their core essence within you, your life naturally is lived more joyfully authentic and peaceful. You are freed!

Learn more in my book, "Discovering Your Authentic Truth."
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Don't Smother Another

How true this is!

Have you ever felt smothered in a relationship? Have you ever been accused of smothering another?

Sometimes it can be difficult to keep perspective. Love afterall is very powerful. Keep your awareness elevated and listen to your partner or in any relationship.

Affection

We are beings of love. Never forget that. 
Regardless of the hurt and pain felt, or even ugliness of the world around you - YOU are still love at your deepest core. When your life is humming along - share your love with another - you could change their life. 

Wishing you a supreme week precious soul 

Loving

Loving relationships are about more than just romantic: friendships, family, brotherly, they encompass all.

Surrounded

Awaken to the love and beauty all around us 

Friendship

We are relationship beings and friendships are vital to our overall health; and some are worth a little extra effort. 

Michael Landon was a very interesting man taken from us way too early from cancer. He created, wrote, directed, and produced a wonderful show in 1984 called "Highway to Heaven." It may be a bit corny by today's standards but it's messages are profound.

Chivalry

Even though chivalry often seems absent from relationships and courting in today's world, I have to believe it also continues to live