THE SYNONYM FOR GOD IS LOVE

"Emerson tells us  that Love is a synonym for God. We are also told in the New Testement that 'He that loveth not, knoweth not God; for God is is love.' Love is free from condemnation, even as it is free from fear. Love is a cosmic source whose sweep is irresistible."                   

 Ernest Holmes   --The Science of Mind Textbook

It is February, a time when we are reminded of the beauty of love, companionship, and the joy that comes from sharing a quality life with the kindness and compassion of the friends and family in our lives. If you ever feel blue, think of those people as blessings to count.

Max Baer wrote a book called Real Love, in it he is discussing what real love is. He says, "Happiness is caring about another person without any thought for what we might get for ourselves."  Think about that for a moment, really caring with no expectations for getting something in return. Some examples of unconditional love, Mother Teresa caring for impoveriched people, pets we have, parents with their newborn babies, taking care of our parents or family when the need arises, to mention a few. 

Unconditional love means accepting people for who they are and the uniqueness they represent, warts and all. We need to celebrate each other and revel in how we are alike, and more importantly celebrate and learn about the magnificent differences that we bring to the world. 

Growing up I thought that wonder bread was the only bread I liked. I ate salad with only lemon for dressing on my salad, why, because that is the what my mother ate. In my highschool years I dsicovered rye bread, and wheat, and Italian bread, and oh my word, BAGELS! When I was introduced to blue cheese, and ranch and an assortment of other dressings, my mouth became alive with the exquiset tastes of spices and herbs I had never tried before. I think life is like that, we need to experience the new and wonderful people we meet every day, and give our lives the richness that comes from expressing unconditional love.

"What we focus our attention on, is what shows up in our life. If we want to harvest knidness in our life, we're not going to get it unless we aourselves start out by being kind." 

Sandra Martineau Smith   --Life's Garden Grows

Do you feel that you eperience unconditional love? Do you receive the same back?  Who are the people in your life who have given you the most unconditional love? Perhaps  give them a call and let them know.

Love and light,

Sandy Smith



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