When you fall in Love (With your partner, with your child, or even with a new kindred spirit friend) it’s easy to think that this amazing feeling will just last and last.
In truth, any long-term relationship requires consistent dedication to keeping the Love alive.
Here are some great ways ... Views: 652
As Marianne Williamson says,
“Something amazing happens when we surrender and just love. We melt into another world, a realm of power already within us. The world changes when we change. The world softens when we soften. The world loves us when we choose to love the world.”
And as Gabby ... Views: 1076
What drives you?
How do you make decisions?
If you aren’t paying attention to your process, you’re missing an opportunity to make improvements in your life.
It’s how we interact with ourselves that makes us who we are.
And, thankfully, we’re free to change this relationship whenever ... Views: 853
Looking for Love?
You’re in the right place.
I once heard that, “What you want wants you.”
It’s an encouraging thought.
Looking for Love means that you are seeking what you want to find.
But there’s a catch.
The Opposite of What You Want
It’s dangerously easy to confuse ... Views: 558
Love and Happiness...
It’s what we all want.
We want to be happy. We want to be Loved.
But how much effective time, energy and action do we put into actually achieving Love and happiness?
Looking at popular magazines and media, there are countless ads and articles doing their best to ... Views: 625
We may not all be born to be a leader of many, but we all lead at least one VERY important person ~ Yourself.
And really, to be a leader of many, this is the task you must truly master.
You are the only person that can control your thoughts, your emotions, your words and your actions. You ... Views: 713
Are you here in this moment completely?
Or are you distracted with thoughts of the past... the future...?
If any part of you is anywhere but here, now, you’re diminishing your true power.
You are only able to fully focus and expand your Love energy when you are totally present at the ... Views: 675
Tick, tock, tick, tock.
Life goes by . . . There’s no stopping it.
But how it goes by is up to you.
Seasons come and go. An elderly friend of mine used to say the passing seasons made him dizzy. After a long life, a season can feel like the blink of an eye.
But have you ever noticed ... Views: 610
Have you ever heard that you get what you expect?
Expecting something lets the Universe know that you have faith in its power to get you what you want. It also sends the message that you are ready to receive that which you desire
By feeling the excitement and joy that you will feel when ... Views: 1445
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill’s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love.
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"To expect more, you must first do more.
This dynamic principle is more ... Views: 784
The traditional economic model gives the power to the market.
Supply and demand.
The producers/manufacturers supply the stuff.
Then the marketing system informs us, the consumers, in order to create demand for the products for sale.
Essentially, we are offered things we may or may ... Views: 962
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill‘s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love.
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Budgeting Time and Money
"Maximize these valuable, finite ... Views: 799
If you aren’t sure of yourself, then be sure of Love.
Love doesn’t hesitate to take on the greatest of challenges.
Love is confident because it knows that it can do anything.
Love figures that if today doesn’t go all that well, tomorrow will make up for it.
Love isn’t going to let ... Views: 646
I know, you’re probably thinking that Love is passion and intense emotion. And it is.
Like everything though, it translates into daily thoughts and actions. If you want more Love in your life, you’ll want to adopt more loving habits.
It's our habits that create our lives on a day to day ... Views: 540
Breathe it in.
Feel the Love with every breath.
There are so many wonderful, beautiful, loving things going on in the world today. We are all breathing the same air.
We are connected by the Love energy that made us. It flows freely throughout the Universe. The quality of life continues ... Views: 622
Love is right now!
Little Ones are fantastic teachers of this. They're still pretty close to the Source.
Free of convention and conditioning, they live each moment as if it's the only one. Because really, it is.
The truly amazing thing about this moment is that it's where all power and ... Views: 784
Love is a beautiful thing.
I can think of nothing better. It is all that is good and pure and true in this life.
That’s why today’s edition of The Love Post is about something that seems to cause so much unnecessary pain and suffering. It seems that Love has been misrepresented so ... Views: 550
There may be days where we feel completely spent. Tuckered out and ready for bed . . . way before bedtime!
Days where we might be asleep before our head hits the pillow.
Or perhaps we find ourselves emotionally drained or wrapped up in some material world concern. Maybe on those nights ... Views: 534
Our society emphasizes the need to be sexy and physically attractive. We’re bombarded with messages that tell us we need to wear the latest fashions and use all kinds of cosmetics, lotions and potions to make ourselves more appealing.
Now don’t get me wrong. I really appreciate what mascara ... Views: 752
I’ve said it before. I’m sure I’ll say it again...
Children are some of our best teachers. They live in the moment and they do what they want.
As well conditioned adults, it’s dangerously easy to be the constant reminder of convention and socially acceptable behavior to our free-spirited ... Views: 560
Ever feel like the “To Do” list just keeps getting longer?
It’s times like this that you want to take a nice deep breath and remember the most important thing on your list.
Perhaps the only one that really matters anyway.
♥ Love this moment.
Now is Always
There will always be ... Views: 801
Loving communication is an essential part of any healthy relationship.
This includes your relationship with yourself. In fact, being able to have a successful relationship with others requires that you must first understand and honor yourself.
Love Listens Before You Speak
Communication ... Views: 546
At dinner tonight, something came up about my dear friend Rita, who inspired the book, Lessons From Rita.
She’s in heaven now, or wherever it is that we proceed to upon leaving this earthly realm. I am very thankful that she got to read the manuscript before passing on.
Back at the dinner ... Views: 593
This week, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying Dr. Wayne Dyer’s audio program, Excuses Begone! How to Change Lifelong Self-Defeating Thinking Habits.
In it, Dr. Dyer walks you through a process of increasing your awareness and examining your beliefs so that you can experience the positive change ... Views: 868
Meditation is like magic.
It’s becoming more and more popular as people realize the amazing power of quieting and controlling your mind.
This skill is at the foundation of all great achievement.
It’s also a vital part of sustaining peace of mind and enjoying a lifestyle of happiness ... Views: 732
As you may know, I am big believer in The Love Diet.
This means that I do my very best to consume positive, Loving food and media. I focus on having joyful and peaceful experiences with kind and Loving people. And I stay aware of what I’m thinking, saying and doing in order to strive for my ... Views: 1299
Are you ever amazed by how hard it is to let go?
Whether it’s letting go of a material item, an idea, a memory, or a relationship, attachment is quick to rear its ugly head.
The truth is, holding on just holds us back.
Love says, “Let it go. Be here now. Set yourself free by letting go ... Views: 513
Just like Jean-Luc Picard, Captain of the Starship Enterprise in Star Trek: The Next Generation, we command the vessel our minds. When he decided upon a course of action, he would boldly (and predictably!) proclaim, “Make it so.”
In our own lives, we get to choose what we do with our thoughts ... Views: 757
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill‘s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love.
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Controlled Attention
"Great achievements are the results of the focused ... Views: 812
Sometimes I find myself more uptight than I’d like. Does that ever happen to you?
Well, the more and more I focus on Love, I hear it speaking to me more and more clearly. Usually, it seems to say something to the effect of, “Relax, Mary Anne!”
Wonderfully, it is a key phrase that my ... Views: 496
We’ve generally been taught not to talk to strangers.
But lately, I’ve been questioning the wisdom of this common teaching.
Having young children who are naturally friendly and interactive, it’s quite sad to experience them being ignored by people out in public.
Why are we ignoring each ... Views: 597
We make hundreds if not thousands of decisions each day. And we all do the best we can.
We make our decisions by going through a thought process that has largely become habit.
If we do not consciously make the effort to change the way we think, we will continue to do the same things we ... Views: 589
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill’s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love.
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"Action is the first requirement of all faith.
Faith is an active state ... Views: 857
I asked the family what The Love Post ought to be about tonight...
And my five year old said, “Love supports you all the time. It’s in your body.”
Wise young lady, don’t you think?
I asked how Love helps us, and she said, “Love your body. Love yourself and Love others.”
And when I ... Views: 813
Learning helps you become your best self. If you Love to learn, you’re much more likely to enjoy the process of reaching your full potential.
You’ll also become a person that is always improving your life and the lives of those around you. You’ll keep expanding your potential for ... Views: 480
What do you think Love’s dream come true would look like?
I imagine a world full of happy, peaceful people, each living their days in freedom and joyful passion. I see a world in balance, beautiful creatures living in perfect harmony with the Biosphere...
How You Can Help Make Love’s Dream ... Views: 506
With Love, you know beyond a shadow of a doubt that you are okay . . .
. . . In fact you're better than okay. You're wonderful.
The Love that made you takes care of you in every way.
Being Who You Really Are
You are Love energy. You operate a mind and a body.
Once you embrace your ... Views: 642
Love is the energy that created all material things. As you strive to feel more Love every day, it’s important to recognize how your stuff affects your energy.
While you’re in your human form, your spiritual self is connected to your physical self. That’s why taking care of your stuff is one ... Views: 638
Love is gaining momentum!
There is so much positivity in the world. So many people want to create a future full of Love, Peace, Joy and Prosperity...
And not just for themselves.
But for those they Love and for everyone. Because there’s a growing understanding of our connectedness... ... Views: 811
Love’s got a Cosmic perspective. She sees it All. And She knows that everything’s unfolding in due time.
So when our limited perspectives give us the feeling that things aren’t going so great, it’s important to remember Love’s Secret:
Where Attention Goes, Energy Flows.
If you haven’t ... Views: 923
I was recently asked a wonderful question about opening up the heart chakra to All That There Is.
There’s obviously a whole lot to take in, especially in these times when we have access to so much information.
As is sometimes the case, the answer here lies in the question itself.
It is ... Views: 969
When we think about changing the world, we might easily feel overwhelmed by what’s going on already. We might wonder, “How can I make a difference?”
That’s where Love comes in.
With Love, we can start fresh within our own hearts and minds. We can focus purely on what we want to ... Views: 664
Lifestyle has become a popular topic lately. It’s a way of looking at how you want to spend your precious time on this beautiful planet.
The deeper I get into Love, the more and more I find it’s helping me to create my dream lifestyle.
I’ve also realized that it doesn’t matter what ... Views: 635
Just finished an amazing 5 Day Facebook Retreat for Mindful Moms! I loved it so much that I’m going to keep the group going!
If you’re a Mindful Mom, you can send my team a message asking to join at https://maryannehorsman.com/connect/
The framework for the week was P.E.A.C.E. because I ... Views: 1074
Just a few simple ingredients, put together in a specific combination . . .
Maybe it sounds too good to be true. But as my experiments in Love continue, I discover more evidence that supports this idea.
Love is something that you experience when you create the proper conditions for it to ... Views: 1035
Just watched an amazing presentation by the great Brian Tracy last night.
He really tells it like it is.
He’s a self-taught professional on several subjects, including economics, psychology, sales and marketing.
A lot of what he had to share was really about making your life a great ... Views: 878
Personal development.
It’s at the heart of all achievement and accomplishment.
From athletes to entrepreneurs, becoming a high performer requires consistent attention on self-mastery.
Those of us who seek to improve our lives understand that, first and foremost, we need to work on ... Views: 762
As a student, one of the best ways to learn is to teach.
So here are 5 E’s to remember when you’re teaching Love...
♥Example
The only way we really learn is by example. More than anything someone says, we pay attention to what they do and how they behave instead.
If you’re teaching ... Views: 698
When I asked my best friend what she would want to learn at Love School, she quickly replied, ” Practical, day-to-day ways of being more Loving.”
Great answer.
It can feel like a big leap between understanding the IDEA of Love and APPLYING Love.
Really LIVING it.
Like any learning, ... Views: 685
So I made a mistake.
It seemed like a good idea at the time...
I decided to “Change things up” at the Love Post.
Several months ago, I thought re-focusing on creating other content would provide more value to you, my reader.
And I’m working on some exciting stuff that I’ll be sharing ... Views: 754