Being in love isn’t important as being love and embodying the essence at its fullest. I don’t believe anyone has all the answers like we have of ourselves. Love isn’t this esoteric , elusive god-like trait that only lives in the “special amongst” us, love is something that truly lives in us all. And it’s up to us to find it within and define what love means to us. Sometimes we think that we aren’t worthy of love or that we don’t deserve love because when love fails us, negative thoughts cloud our mind and pain guards our hearts. Let’s be honest, I don’t think any of us want to fail at love. It’s painful. That’s why it’s important to be connected with SELF in order to connect with and love others. The more love that you discover inside yourself, the more you have to give others. The more love you give to others, the more love will be mirrored back to you. There is no question that self-love and loving others go hand and hand. As human beings, we must allow love to wear us like clothing and allow ourselves to wear love like clothing in all aspects of our lives (friendships, relationships, universal love, family etc) In the midst of chaos & hatred, the only thing that will bring us closer, connected and unified is love, acceptance, kindness, compassion, understanding and inclusiveness. Yes, there are people we love & care about that we wish to heal take the pain away and put the broken pieces back together but we can’t because healing is an inside job for everyone. What we can do as human beings is offer ourselves wholeheartedly. To be open & walk with others through the mess & bullshit. The greatest gift we can give others is sharing our pain and giving a hand to hold, a ear to listen & our hearts to love. That’s all any of us can do. That’s what we are here for, to be free to love. Love can only be true and free when you are healed from the painful past. After that, it’s our decision whether or not we will extend that love to others. Hatred and love cannot be lived in the space of the heart. You are either practicing one or the other. One of the best parts about being human is other humans. Life is hard, but when you decide to embody love, you get to show up for one another.
If you can’t find that person, then be that person. Always do your best to be loving and kind to others to build a more braver, accepting & loving world.
Love, Ry
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