Love for Love's Sake

At first glance looking around our world today, one can assume that there is little sense of peace or love.  Yet, when we look just beyond the appearances we can see a much greater potential unfolding.

It is true that many are acting from a place of fear and  doubt which includes greed, lust, guilt, anger, self righteousness and a myriad of other lower ego based actions.  However, there are many more who are engaging in peaceful and loving responses.  You won't necessarily read about these individuals or see them on TV, rather you will encounter them in your daily journey.

Love and peace are qualities we cultivate through the choices we make.  It is up to each of us to make this choice of our own accord and equally our opportunity to share this energy from within.  No one can do it for us.

So if you wish to see how much love and peace is growing on the planet... be that love and peace and you will begin to notice it all around you.  In fact, you will become a part of the very process itself and others will come to know you for this energy in action.

Peace is not a static state as many may think.  In reality it is a very dynamic energy that moves in where strife and chaos attempt to control and tempers these situations so that all can be balanced naturally.

Love is the same way.  When we choose to love unconditionally, we bring the highest potential into every situation and heal generations of conflict... simply by letting go and loving all involved, including ourselves.

Love, Wisdom and Power

There are many events around our world that could make even the most hopeful seem to lose hope amidst the increasing appearance of seeming chaos.  Yet, these are the very examples where turning to love becomes the most viable and perhaps critical decision we can make this day.  Now is the time to embrace the love from our heart and reach out with compassion and kindness - to all.

In 2005 alone, we witnessed great tragedy with the Asian earthquakes, Indonesian tsunami, and hurricanes in the Americas among others.  However, such large scale events often distract us from the fact that individuals, groups and even entire societies are suffering daily and hourly throughout our great world.  Whether by the hands of another or through disease, famine, war, or simple neglect, these conditions are no longer acceptable.

It is time for each of us to embrace and accept our selves on all levels and begin to see the reflection of our brothers and sisters in the eyes of every human upon this planet.  In one swift action, the playing field is often leveled and instantly we are reminded that rich or poor, intelligent or uneducated, we are all in this adventure together.  Why not realize this before tragedy strikes?

Collectively we have the resources, technology and ability to change our very reality where everyone has enough food, clothing and shelter and can begin to express their creativity in positive ways.  This is a simple choice that requires a selfless understanding of the right use of life.  Just as the trees give of their oxygen without request for payment, we can give of our heart and touch another right where we are.

These are not issues of money and materialism - they are issues of choice.  We have the choice to balance our love, wisdom and power.  We have the choice to accept that what is directly in front of us may very well be the most important thing to focus upon right now.  If we cannot look in the mirror and see a sparkle in our eye of joy and happiness, it will be virtually impossible to see the world respond as a mirror to our consciousness.

If we wish to see a new world filled with peace, love, gratitude and joy, we must fill ourselves first with these qualities and then share them to everyone and everything around us.  This is the balance of love, wisdom and power in action.  Give it a try and see how you can change the world.

What a remarkable year time it is and 2009 has the potential to be even more amazing as we return to love on this beautiful planet we call home. From our vantage point, we can easily see how much change is currently underway in every corner of the globe that signifies this wondrous transformation unfolding in the hearts of everyone. Remember: what begins in our heart manifests in our outer experience of reality.

One by one and after many eons of allowing the illusion of separation to influence us, we are quickly recalling and embracing the oneness of humanity.  Whether through our recognition of our interdependent relationship with the environment, the necessity of honest, visionary leadership in business and government, acknowledging the needs of our neighbors in distant lands, or just simply accepting our individual selves without limitation or condition, we are finally standing in our truth and light. 

This is all happening by your personal efforts to change and evolve your thoughts and feelings.  This change is not one of outer effort, instead it is the constant recognition and release of outdated and limiting beliefs that no longer serve.  By acknowledging and letting go of the old worn out journeys of yesterday, each of us is creating a new reality based on love.  This release is commonly known as forgiveness and together we are manifesting it as a new paradigm and opportunity to live in harmony.

Such a simple action with such profound results.  Isn't this what our various collective seasonal holidays are designed to represent?  The many humble teachers that came to prompt us with this simple message of love had no other desire than to remind us of our natural birthright that love is the way.  

Ironically, when we remember that love is the answer, we forget there ever was a question. Unconditional love is that way, it knows no duality and therefore, creates no problems. Living daily with our focus on love, any limiting illusions naturally begin to dissolve before us and reveal the appropriate solutions in their place. 

In those coming moments where it may be more challenging to see this potential, simply pause and take a deep breath. Your loving wisdom will instantly return and you will become a beacon of this light and love for others to turn to.

Be peace and you will know peace.  Be love and you share it with the world.

Special Messages from TLF Founder
Beginning the summer of 2007 and as a new ongoing feature, Harold has been presenting monthly messages focused on unconditional love.  To read More...

Special August '06 Message from TLF Founder
Dear Friends... I come to you today with a reflection and reminder of how special, important and loved you are.  I also come with encouragement and knowing that one by one and day by day we are building a new world together based on peace and love. More...

Special August '05 Message from TLF Founder
Dear Friends... I am writing to you for your personal contemplation.  As the world is rapidly changing and there is once again a seeming increase in confusion, tension, polarity and fear, I would like to send a different message to each and every one of you recalling the potential to love unconditionally. More...

The Answer Must be Love
Martha de Jongh ©2007
South Africa
     
      The answer to mans quest lies not
In complexities that satisfy a few minds
But in the simplicity of
The Universal tie that binds
For when we communicate with emotion
Souls Soar and take flight
Forever radiant as they flourish
In the dazzling glow of loves light

Love's Dare
By Raven Wolfe ©2008
Canada
 
From my heart, sings my soul’s song.
I must speak it’s message for I have not long.
To impart my words of loving care.
To all those who wish to take love’s dare.

Kindness to others and compassion to all,
Is the Divine’s most humble and loving call.
Giving to others from the depths of our hearts,
Shows what our divine nature’s can impart.

Smiling at all the world, harms not a one.
It teaches other how to have some fun.
Bringing laughter to the world is a noble cause.
Showing the world its nature in humorous collage.

True understanding and patience are the greatest keys.
Through them you can melt away a persons dis-ease.
By sowing the seeds of love, kindness and harmony,
You can bring forth peace on the wings of destiny.

 

"Love Beyond Belief"
by Rick Carlson ©2005
Minneapolis, MN

cast off these old bones
   I am spirit
     I can fly
   into your kind eyes
our bodies now have no purpose
     except communicating Love
we open our hearts
   there are treasures buried here
earth and sky are one
     just like you and I
   a great wild Love joins us together
     earth and sky, you and I
let us be this Love:
       like wind in the trees
     blowing where it will

Global Connections

Books and DVD on Unconditional Love 
from TLF Founder
Harold's newest release, Internal Power - Seven Doorways to Self Discovery has just been rereleased (White Fire 2008). The book that started the journey to unconditional love back in 1993 along with Unconditional Love - An Unlimited Way of Being, (White Fire 2007) are available. Plus, check out the PBS special on DVD Unconditional Love... A Guide to Personal Freedom.  More...

TLF Interactive Forum Social Pages
Visit these links and join as Friends to share your thoughts.
www.inspiringunconditionalove.ning.com
www.myspace.com/thelovefoundation
www.twitter.com/lovefoundation
www.facebook.com

Global Love Day Interactive Social Pages
Visit these links and join as Friends to share your thoughts.
www.globalloveday.ning.com
www.myspace.com/globalloveday
www.twitter.com/lovefoundation
www.facebook.com

Songs Launched for Global Love Day
Light Euphoric release Believe In Who You Are for GLD 2009. Tam Katzin released Imagine honoring GLD 2008.  For 2007 she joined with Bronwyn Edwards Cryer with Corroboree.  Tam and Chad also launched songs from Light Euphoric on GLD 05 and 06.

Interviews with our Founder
Leah LaChapelle, host of Unzipping Reality recently interviewed Harold about his vision with The Love Foundation and Global Love Day.  Listen...

Bridging Heaven and Earth
Allan Silberhartz, Host and Founder of this TV series, shares the vision of love and unity.  TLF Founder was his guest in fall '06. Watch the interview on YouTube or Google Video  Check out their site with numerous shows and incredible guests.  Bridging Heaven and Earth  

Bridging Heaven and Earth Art Project
Allan has also created a wonderfully inspired collaborative art project that shares beautiful works and visions of love from around the world. More...

The Year of Love
Join Justin, Kate and Aaron with their new inspired site focused on the emerging awareness of love.  They also offer an awesome ebooklet, "The Love Formula" and an ongoing blog.  More...

Moment of Love
Fred Burks and his team have compiled an outstanding list of resources, loving ideas and information throughout their four main websites.  More...  Also check out their highly recommended Personal Growth Online Courses covering virtually everything you need to know to bring about loving change.  More...

Enlightened Family Institute
Terri Amos-Britt and Charlie Britt created this family oriented institute to "bring hope and healing to individuals and families all over the world."  More...

Soul Graffiti - A Portal for Kindness Stories
This site shares personal and inspiring stories of kindness and empowerment.  Considering reading one or sharing your own. More...

Love and Respect Coins
Jaimie King founded this inspired coin and pledge which serves as a physical symbol for the precious gift of having a healthy relationship built upon mutual Love and Respect.  More...

Earth Care Global Television
Mary Saint-Marie founded this new visionary television concept inspiring an eco friendly approach.  Check out the new site and see how you can help.  More...

Think About Love - Mosko
Mosko shares his inspired vision through song to encourage everyone to think about love for 10 minutes each day. More...

Common Passion
Joseph Giove is the founder of this organization with the mission to create social and environmental harmony through science based application of consciousness.  More...

The Whirling Rainbow Foundation &
GrandMother Drum Peace Project
Suraj Holzwarth (White Eagle Medicine Woman) is the founder of this great Foundation along with being the Director and DrumKeeper of the GrandMother Drum.  To find out more about their inspired work...  More...

World Flag Project
The World Flag was created in 1988 to raise global awareness, inspire innovative solutions and promote action toward challenges facing our world today. It serves as a powerful symbol to inspire action and celebrate the pursuit of positive change.  More...

Wave 11:11 on November 11, 2009
Join others around the world in uniting and healing our planet with conscious intention as a meditation wave around the world each November 11th.  More...
View their inspired YouTube video, One Drum.  More...

Super Ball Man
For an inspired and creative expression of unconditional love in action, please check out Rocco's site.  More...

Just Three Words - I Love You Video
Kate Hollett created this inspired visual art that shares the three simple words, I Love You.  Watch this inspired video.  More...

We Are One - A World Anthem & World Unity Day
Kevin Reid has brought together a true global expression of unity, diversity and oneness of humanity.  Hear his inspired anthem.  More...

Teaching and Learning for Peace Foundation
Ann Mason is the founder of this amazing Australian nonprofit organization focused on bringing peace based storytelling to both children and adults worldwide.  More...

Simultaneous Policy and Simpol-UK
John Bunzl founded this inspired opportunity which aims to deliver social justice around the world, resolve global problems like environmental destruction and regulate the economic power of international capital for the good of all.  Check out how you can get involved. More...

Special Site Honoring Global Love Day with 10,000 Messages
Patricia Ritsema van Eck from the Netherlands, has created an amazing site where you can add your message of love and hope in honor of Global Love Day and TLF. More...

The GaiaField Project
This amazing site links large scale global meditation and prayer events. Check out this terrific resource and what you can become involved with.  More...

World Prayer for Peace
Mohammad Iqbal Behleem has created a unique presentation where anyone can add their prayer for peace which is then read and recorded. Add your 2009 prayer for peace and hear 2008. More...

The Promise Club
Kerry Bowden (Australia) created this for her granddaughter and the children of the world. Harold is part of her international board too.  Make a promise to the children. More...

Thoughts on Love: The Greatest Power
Author Adam Abraham shares his most recent thought provoking and inspiring message on love. More...

TLF Member of  TakingITGlobal
We encourage the many efforts of young people from around the world that are actively involved in making a loving difference in their community and country.  Check out our listing on takingitglobal

TLF Endorses/Partners with Alliance
Alliance for the New Humanity: The Gathering of Open Hearts. Please Visit anhglobal.org 

Harmonious Culture Calendar
A new calendar is coming into being that reflects a world filled with peace and harmony.  Collaborators and authors from around the globe are sharing their insight for the future of our children.  Global Love Day is one example of many. See an Overview. 

TLF Endorses The Earth Charter
Started by the United Nations, the Earth Charter is a declaration of interdependence.  It presents fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society. Visit Earth Charter.

TLF Founders Named as Universal Peace Ambassadors  TLF Founder Harold Becker and Cofounder John Goltz were honored as Universal Peace Ambassadors through GENEVE CAPITALE MONDIALE de la PAIX after being nominated by Tatomir Ion Marius of Romania. 

TLF Co-Sponsors A Global New Thought
Create your own personal 10% account and make this a better world with your time, energy and resources. We, The World

Robby Love Skates to the Beat of Love
Robby premiers his new "Skatin 66" and shares the vision of love through creative presentation. More...

Interviews with our Founder
Tammy Taylor also interviewed Harold on her show, Our Greatest Hour. Listen...
Allan Silberhartz had Harold as his guest. Watch Video...

If Love Begins With Me ....
Dr. T. Ashok Chakravarthy, Litt. D ©2007
India

If, Love begins with me ....
A thought of universal oneness
A thought of universal peace
Into the mind's sky shall pierce
To impart the message of hope.

If, Love begins with me ....
Like a monsoon cloud
I shall drift forward
Into the terrains of drought
To dispel fears of the suffering lot.

If, Love begins with me ....
Like an oasis in a desert
I shall douse one's thirst,
Shower the spirit of love
To savor the essence of love.

If, Love begins with me ....
Like an emissary of peace
Waving the flag of peace
The clouds of war shall I diffuse
Love and trust shall I infuse.

If, Love begins with me ....
The doomed and the depressed
The outraged and the orphaned
Shall be offered a loving hand
That remains an eternal love-bond.
 

THOUGHTS OF PEACE
Dr. T. Ashok Chakravarthy, Litt. D ©2008
India

If the frontiers of peace
Are adoringly spread
From one continent to another,
The delights of a secured life
Reflect in every human face.
No doubt, the rays of glee
Would spread the desired light
To enlighten one and all
At every corner of the world.
Like a devoted gardener
Who blissfully watch
Each leaf and bud unfurl
With equal devotion and spirit;
We should all ensure
Peace blossoms for sure
In every garden of heart.
Thoughts of peace
Should we cultivate in each,
Thoughts of compassion
Should we nurture in each;
Like the endless dawns
Should  our endless efforts be,
To the best possible extent;
That the seeds of harmony
Would sprout with deep roots
To have an everlasting impact

CHANGE

So much has occurred in recent times and everyone on the planet is being affected to one degree or another by change...  Asian earthquakes, an Indonesian tsunami, American hurricanes and tornadoes to name a few. Yet behind each story is a symbol of hope and new beginnings.  Wherever tragedy has appeared, countless expressions of courage, generosity, friendship and assistance, have also appeared - and often from unexpected sources. 

We humans are a funny creature in that we crave security and an unchanging world while being outrageously creative and wanting to constantly manifest new experiences.  Perhaps we continue to miss the point of true certainty... faith in ourselves while allowing for change.

Every day we are given another opportunity to listen to our own wisdom and trust the inner guidance that is part of each of us.  Some days we listen, some days we ignore our wisdom.  Yet, day by day we are becoming more aware that only through trusting ourselves do we find that each step is planted firmly.

For example, to have peace is to first become that peace and to really know love is to share the love we have within.  Only by being at peace and embodying love can we experience these priceless qualities with others.

Many will pray for peace, however which of us has the courage to embrace and practice peace in our personal daily life?  Especially in the face of the often chaotic, challenging and uncertain appearances before us?

This year will no doubt bring numerous opportunities to share our love and inner peace.  The key will be our ability to remain calm, centered and balanced in the present moment regardless of the appearances before us.  When we can come from this place in our being, we tap the infinite wisdom and perfect inspiration of what to do next.

By being our truth, we become a radiating beacon of love and peace shining our light out into the world and showing the safe way home to our hearts.  Now it begins in earnest.

Oneness...
by Zafar Satyavan ©2006
India

But who knows what happens behind these determined illusions of life? Slowly and quite unknowingly we are carving our path that takes us to that elusive valley where our dreams shine fulfilled. Gently wandering in
the ethers are our thoughts about  to  become.  Hidden around the corner of a little time is that quietly meandering river and our rendezvous with destiny. The skies are wide open with our hopes of a sunny day, waiting  for only a smile of acknowledgement, a trustful surrender to some playful wind. An abandonment, to allow our miracles to take place.

For a very long time now, love has felt like an illusion, an ephemeral dream that always turned into a nightmare, fleeting at best. For ages, we have vacillated between the opposite extremes of repressed purity and wanton vulgarity, never finding the joy in between. The true lover always remained a dream or a painful memory.

We always got carried away by the imperfect object of our perfected love. It was not deep enough to withstand the cruel forces, forces very much within us,  the ones who did not know.  This time we are going all the way.  This time our awareness might be broader. But then, we may have to leave someone or something behind. Those treasured moments cannot be played back like a videotape. It happens, and one moves on, just a little enchanted, just a little surprised at the strangeness of it all. 
 
Life is unfolding an absorbing  drama,  personal and full of wonders. SOMETHING sustains life. YOU are not the boss here. And nothing really belongs to anyone. It is all changing hands, so that the one cosmic dream may realize itself. We are taking our share and passing it on. Some of us shy away from the challenges. Challenges that call for a greater leap of faith from within. That bravery must surface, must come forth. How else can it come, other  than through seemingly impossible  hurdles? If no horizons are envisioned, no mountains can be climbed. We want to conquer a higher truth. A greater happiness because this is another age, dawning before our eager eyes and  time must cease  to give us songs we cannot sing. Broken strings of a desperate guitar that failed to render its music. Well, some of us have learnt our own little song and now its time for us to sing!
 
We are the expression of our true love, the true energy that is not separate from us. It is within us, around us, and everything is a beautified form of its infinite creativity. We only need to surrender to that quivering familiarity from which we  think we are separated. Only the thought of separation is enough to destroy us, and keep us miserable. The ultimate bonding can happen when we have realized it happens within us.

Every  friendship is thus eternal. Our awareness of this can only grow...  hence  these experiences are an opportunity to greater realization. More being, more joy. A door opening towards a fuller life. And all we have to do is give up our hang- ups and relax. There is nothing terrible. Only our distorted fears from a past best forgotten, when we refused to know, even when we were given the opportunity.

And YES! There is a dear friend; a cherished fulfillment of our heart's deepest longing.  Love of our love and soul of our soul. But  this knowing  is a very special knowing. Words can only describe thoughts but not that inner experience of communion. It has to simply happen. 

It is going to happen because, in reading these humble words, you have allowed your energy to witness the soul-force manifest the magic!

Essence
Deborah Latter ©2007
Canada

No essence
no flower
blossoms
like that of my love
one grain
one breath
the smallest particle
taken in
whose breath
seems to grow
take on new form
becoming many times
what it once was
until it
fills me
my heart
my soul
my very being
and I overflow
with joy
with light
with love
and give back
to you
in fullness of fruition
that seed
planted so tenderly

Love: Let's Make It Popular

For so many people, the key missing ingredient to their lives is the simple act of love.  Beyond our material possessions, families, relationships, and careers, each of us quietly seeks the feeling and experience of love.

 As we move about in our daily routines, faced with ever-increasing issues of stress and challenge, fear and doubt, a soft inner voice is beginning to speak to us.  This is the voice of deeper truth and reason.  

There is another way, another path.  It is a path paved with the conscious use of love.  It is going beyond personal love into the realm of unconditional love.  It is the recognition that all life deserves love regardless of its appearance or actions.  All life is sacred despite any illusion to the contrary.

It is with this recognition that we can affect amazing change in our lives, both personal and global.  In fact, right this moment you are affecting life just by your current attitudes, perspectives, thoughts, and  feelings.  What if you decided to view life with love?

Let's make love a choice and let's make it popular by our word, deed and action. Begin with yourself by loving yourself and then share it with everyone and everything around you.  Sound simple?  It is.

Love requires no special talent, skill or knowledge.  It is held within each of us every moment.  We need only realize it is ever present and available to invoke its gift.  When we choose love, we receive and share in the beauty of life itself. 

 A Higher Way

Be aware, not afraid.  Each of us has the power within to approach life with strength and courage, wisdom and understanding. In these moments of great change, it is vitally important to know what you know in your heart and have great discernment on what is presented from the outer world. 

There is much information being placed in our path right now to invoke fear and a return to old ways of handling situations.  It is time to realize we can approach life through love and forgiveness, caring and sharing.  It is time to know that we can reveal a higher truth of peace and light -- living a life of unconditional love.

This is practical.  It is necessary and it is time for each of us to realize that all life is precious and that we are all one upon this planet.  What we have within, we give out.  What we give out, returns to us.  So if we have love and give it out, only love will return.  If we are aware of ourselves and our energy then there is nothing to fear.  You make a difference in this world every time you choose love.

Affirmation Poem/Song
Harry Nagel ©2007
Greensboro, North Carolina

I love myself and how I live
each and every day
I love myself and share that love
in my work and play

I love myself and so forgive
and know that I am free
I love myself and so I live
for now, eternally

I love myself and everyone
I meet along the way
And like a mirror they return
that love to me each day

I love myself as I am
the way God created me
I love myself and I affirm
the way I want to be

I love myself and I affirm 
the way I want to be

Uniting Humanity

Since launching The Love Foundation over seven years ago, our mission and vision has stayed the same yet our experience and awareness have grown exponentially.  What began as a seed dream of hope to remind and inspire people of their natural ability to love unconditionally has now blossomed into a world wide expression of unity - humanity remembering each other as friends and fellow travelers on the journey of life.  

For too long we have ignored the inner impulses to awaken from our slumber.  Life has been calling to us and showing us that we are all interdependent and interconnected.  It is time to greet the new day and celebrate our family of humanity. 

What happens to one of us, happens to all.  If we allow the illusion of separation to continue, we will fracture the very foundation that supports and nurtures our essence.  The journey of unification begins with one heart and one desire - to share the love we have within without condition or judgment.  

Perhaps the greatest fear in embracing our universal self is that we may lose our identity as a result.  To the contrary, we actually add depth, dimension and brilliance by incorporating the best from one another.  True traditions are never lost as they strengthen the foundation that brings us together.

Beginning today, consider seeing the similarities and embrace the differences.  Look into the eyes of another and see yourself.  Laugh and cry and know that everyone laughs and cries too.  Be at peace and know your planetary brother and sister remember you too!

And... let us never forget that the earth is a sentient being that is as alive as all of us.  When we forget her, we forget the very beginning of life as we know it on this wondrous orb.

It is time to love from the very depths of our being and reclaim our rightful place upon this world as a unified humanity comprised of magnificent beings filled with unlimited potential in the heart of every form.

Clouds of Lavender
Jeannie Diazio ©2007
Wylie, Texas

Clouds of lavender across the sky
Precious memories before my eyes
The presence of grace surrounding me
Unconditional love ever so sweet
Tears of laughter, smiles of joy
Amidst your glamour that I adore
Acclaiming the glory that I longed for
The beauty of your ardent soul
Blanketing me with peace and tranquility
As I look above to the soft cushiony pillows
Of clouds of lavender across the sky

Freedom To Love

When we stay focused in the current moment, release our negative attachments to doubts, fears, judgments and opinions, we come from our point of inner power and become a radiating center of love.  When we give freedom we receive freedom.

This process is accomplished by constant practice.  When we share the vision and intent to see a world of peace and happiness, harmony and liberty, we create an energy of loving possibilities.  Likewise, when we focus on chaos and destruction, hatred and exclusion, we form powerful energies with negative consequences.  Each moment is up to us as to the reality we wish to empower.  

We profit the most when we realize we are one planet and one people.  Everything else is an illusion.  We are all in this together.  Our individual nature is unique yet, as humans, we are all equal and rely upon each other to make this magical dance work.  Our differences become the possibilities to expand our awareness.  

Make a positive impact this moment by recognizing all others as your fellow brothers and sisters. When you see a friend where an enemy once stood you will know the power of unconditional love.

Love Has No Restrictions
Jeannie Diazio ©2007
Wylie, Texas

Love has neither restrictions nor boundaries
"It gives without expectations in return"
Solely from the core of ones' self,
It is in truly understanding with compassion,
Feeling the pain and sorrow as if our own
Putting our self in someone else's shoes,
Without biased opinions;
So placid it touches the hearts of all people,
A seedling that blossoms into goodness;
It is the harvest of our growth;
It never seeks out answers;
For all is resolved with what it has to offer;
It is the inner beauty in mankind so never-ending;
It nurtures, it heals, and it cures
The wounded, the weak, the ill;
It is the pursuit of all happiness;
It is the reassurance in all that flourishes;
It exceeds beyond limitation of our dreams;
For to have genuinely loved, is to have sincerely lived.

The Return of Love

As we move forward in the spirit of love, we are grateful for the opportunity to connect with so many of you through our newest program, Global Love Day.  In just a few months from our very first announcement, we connected with individuals and organizations around the world in 38 countries (now in our seventh year - 135 countries).  Truly the beginning of a grand adventure.

The overwhelming sentiment from everyone is this is an idea whose time has come - and we couldn't agree more!  The simplicity of love is so frequently overshadowed by the appearance of fear and doubt of the moment.  Yet we see clearly now that there are many, many people upon this beautiful planet who have the courage, strength and determination to bring love back into our experience.

We may not make front page news with our simple message and idea, however, we know the power of love is bringing about much needed change.  Love is the unifying and balancing force that is required if we are ever to experience peace and joy once again in this world.  Fear and doubt no longer serve as people awaken to their personal power through love.

Global Love Day was and is meant as a symbol of our unity and oneness.  We are all in it together and together we will solve the problems we face as a human race.  When we learn to set down our borders and differences we start a new process and a new day.  Each of us is a piece of the puzzle and we all must add our energy to bring it together.

Love is wisdom and when used properly, it is also power.  This power moves mountains and alters experiences, always in a positive way.  When we love, we connect with the deepest part of ourselves and coming from our heart - we cannot fail.

Many ask why we do not invoke a particular religion, creed, dogma, or approach.  To us, the universal nature of love is Universal.  Every master teacher has always referred to only one thing: Love.  Maybe as an evolving humanity, in our zeal to understand the various teacher's of the past, we lost sight of this simple message.

Perhaps, now is the time to practice the message for ourselves and restore the truth that has been uttered throughout history... love is the answer. 

On May 1, 2004 we experienced the first Global Love Day and around the world courageous individuals gathered together with only one thought, love.  History may yet record this day as the return of love.

Powerful Times

We are currently witnessing and participating in some of the most challenging and powerful moments on this planet.  One by one we are awakening and recognizing the power of love over fear, peace over war, and harmony over discord.  It is a choice that we each carry within us every moment.  We hold the power within to make a difference right now.  Despite anything we may hear or see to the contrary, we shape our world and destiny by our intent.  It is becoming increasingly important to be aware of our thoughts and feelings and discern our truth.  By keeping our attention upon the images we desire in our heart and off of the suggestions from outside influences, we are forming a more peaceful and prosperous future.

I Pray Tonight
Michael Burch ©2007
Nashville, Tennessee

 for Peri

I pray tonight
that the Light
might surround you.

 I pray
by day
that no demon confound you.

 I pray for tomorrow
an end to your sorrow.
May angel's white chorales
sing, and astound you.

Amen.

Experiencing Love

Love is the universal power that binds us all together and brings meaning to life.  Yet, how many of us experience this love in our daily lives?  Who among us can consciously focus and become this love each moment?  The answer is simple: anyone and everyone.

We are all capable of experiencing love all the time because love is contained in all experiences.  There is never a time when love is unavailable.  It is always there.  Love is the creative force within all things.  We are the only ones who forget this truth.

The key to experiencing love more frequently is to seek it out and become it.  Wherever there is fear, doubt, anger, hatred, resentment, or judgment, we have an opportunity to find love.  We do this by first invoking forgiveness.  To forgive ourselves and others is the beginning step to realizing the love held within life.

Every amount of effort we can place in this process is worth it.  By using forgiveness and invoking love we transform our world.  It is the only way to free ourselves and others of limitation and negative experiences. 

Decide today to make love a priority.  Do what comes naturally and follow your heart.  Listen within, forgive yourself and others, and ask for the truth of love to become your experience.  Make it your intent and it shall become your experience. 

Love in the New Millennium
By Harold W. Becker

There is a new dawn upon the horizon. As the new millennium comes into view, humanity is facing the greatest opportunity ever. We, the people of this earth, can choose to bring unconditional love with us as our personal and planetary expression. Behind us, we leave fear and doubt and all negative destructive activities. Before us are the infinite possibilities of loving each other and this beautiful world. Peace, prosperity, compassion, harmony, and joy are just a few of the qualities we can express through our infinite potential and exquisite love.

Continued

Love is finding its way back
into the heart of humanity.

I AM Prayer of Love
by Kathleen Gibson ©2006
Chicago, IL
www.kathleengibson.com

I AM,
Divine Creator,
Infinite Emanation,

Thank You for teaching me about Love,
For opening my eyes to the Truth that is immutable.

Love is that which changes everything,
But which nothing can change.

Love is that which creates
But cannot be destroyed.

Love can be obscured behind
Murky clouds of fear,
But Love is still unchanged.

Though Love is everywhere,
We can be blinded to Love's presence,
By our own egos,
Our own nightmares,
Our own projected insanity,

But Love is as Love is.

Love cannot be changed,
Transformed,
Turned on or off,
Broken,
Obliterated,
Twisted, distorted, destroyed.

Love is the essence of all creation.

Everything that we perceive is made of Love's pure and Holy emanation,

Even fear.
Fear is not the absence of Love,
Or the opposite of Love,
But the cry for healing.
Fear is the creation of the ego-mind
The illusion of Love's lack or absence.

The children of fear are
Selfishness,
Judgement,
Cruelty and cold-heartedness,
Greed and manipulation,
Dishonesty and pridefulness,
Clinging, gluttony, bitterness, hate,
Despair.

All these are created by the ego mind,
Unhealed and tormented by the illusion of Love's absence.

You are Love.
All You have created,
Is created of Love.
Love knows no limits or boundaries.
Love is not defined by our relationships.
Love is not different for our sisters and our brothers,
Our friends, our children or our lovers.

Love is universal,
Only our limited perceptions make Love seem less.

Love is the truth of all that is,
Of our fragile bodies, our minds,
Even our egos, the sense of individuality we labor under.
Yet, when we go inward and seek the truth of who we are,
Of what we are and why we are,
We find only Love.

There is nothing to fear
Because truly, there is only Love.

Thank You, Holy Beloved.  Amen

Prayer of Gratitude
by Kathleen Gibson ©2006
Chicago, IL
www.kathleengibson.com

Holy Love,
Infinite Love,
Wisdom and Truth,

Thank You for the lessons of the heart,
For all the hard and gentle lessons
That help me grow closer to You.

You have shown me that
Love can only be given and received,
Never taken and demanded,
Never wasted or lost,
Never withered, nor reborn,
Not coerced nor manipulated,
Controlled or possessed;
For Love,
Real Love,
Is simply
Love
And cannot be that which it is not.

Love,
Real Love,
Cannot fill the holes in a heart
Or a life.

Holes are the
Emptiness
Where Love is not perceived,
Where a Lack of Love is felt.

Love cannot fill its opposite.

The only way to fill the emptiness
Is to heal the Lack,
Or rather the illusion of Lack.
So that Love is perceived.

Love is never "not enough,"
Or "not good enough."

Love seeks not to answers "wants"
With things;
To cling,
When the beloved must move on;
To claim ownership,
And therefore proclaim separation,
Denying the essential Holy Oneness in Love.

Love seeks only to Love
With an infinite heart,
To seek Joy for all in One,
To answer wants with peace,
To answer hurts with prayer,
To answer needs with itself.

Love seeks only to Love.

Love cannot be taught,
But the obstacles to Love
Can be unlearned.

Thank You for Loving me, that I might unlearn all that Love is not.

Amen

Encourage Love

Around the world people are becoming aware of the power of love.  It is amazing to realize that something so simple has seemingly eluded humanity for so long.  Yet, where once there were borders, walls are coming down.  Where we previously saw an enemy, we now are beginning to see family - our fellow brother and sister.  As our hearts open we remember their tear is our tear, their laughter is our laughter.  We are finally awakening to the fact that we are all one people upon this planet.

So much change is occurring as old traditions, methods and beliefs are transforming into new ways of living.  Cooperation is replacing competition, forgiveness is healing revenge and hate, and fear is being transmuted through love.  These are the real issues of life that are truly altering our experience and setting the stage for a peaceful future.

What can one person do to make a difference?  Encourage love.  The best thing we can do every moment of every day is to be a beacon of love.  When we accept love in our hearts and see through the eyes of love, our collective world changes at that moment.  We literally transform life each time we accept and share love.

Why would something so simple be difficult to embrace?  This is due to our long held perception of separation and division from love.  We have forgotten that love exists every moment and is available to us merely by its recognition.  Instead, we trained ourselves over the centuries to believe that life is harsh and that somehow fear and doubt are more real than the all pervading power of love.

Make this moment one of love and you automatically bring it with you into the next moment.  Practice this often and your life becomes the love you seek.

One World

This is one planet, one world, one humanity. It has always been this way and always will be. In our daily efforts, however, we often forget that we are all connected in a beautiful and magical dance... the dance of love.

What a different world we experience when we understand the power of loving unconditionally.  We see each other as fellow brothers and sisters on a wondrous journey. Each of us shares our wisdom, talent, and our unique perspective on life. In this way, diversity becomes the rich tapestry of our personal interconnectedness and interdependence.  

Take a moment to realize your ability to love and be loved.  Allow the truth to permeate your existence.  Be at peace with yourself and the world will mirror peace back to you.  Share your love with others and all will benefit.

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New World Math
ANGER - R (Revenge) + L (Love) = ANGEL