The Way of Love

Love is our nature and who we truly are. If we are clear, we are naturally loving and kind to ourselves and to others.

There is no way TO love, for love is what we already are. Contrary to modern programming, noone ever has to earn, deserve or seek love outside themselves (whether that’s from parents or beloved partners).

The Invitation in this life is to live as love in every moment. This means at work, at home, in business, with family and in all human (and animal) interactions.

It is to respond from the place of Love and to make a choice to live it in every essence of our Being. This requires radical honesty on our part and a willingness to be open and vulnerable which always starts with how we treat ourselves.

Love is patient and kind. It is not self-serving or manipulative; rather it is open, grateful and willing to listen. In essence, it wants to love… it chooses to love and it becomes a way of life.

Ask yourself these questions and notice the feeling response in you. Don’t try to change or fix it - just become aware of what arises in you.

• Can you be open and honest with yourself first?

• Are you really honest with others?

• Do you ask clearly and directly for what you want or do you try to control and manipulate others?

• Are you open to receiving feedback and critcism?

• Can you respond to people’s requests with an honest ‘No’, without feeling the need to defend, explain or justify yourself?

• Are you willing to listen to someone else’s point of view?

• When someone attacks, critcises or appears to hurt you, how do you respond (on the outside and inside)?