Love Light

We all encounter experiences that disrupt our lives. The impermanence is life is reflected in the loss and change experience. The magnitue of loss is a personal experience that thrusts us out of our comfort zone into a desperate survival mode. It can be sudden, anticipated and compounded by other problems if one is already involved in a stressful situation.  Whether we have actually experienced lo...

Do you have a clear vision for your life? Are you seeking a new direction? What does your ideal life look like and feel like? We are always changing, learning and growing. A right and clear vision helps define our mission in life that gives us hope, faith and belief in our dreams. As a result of significant changes and achieving milestones in our lives, a renewed vision keeps us moving forward and...

"Until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened" -Anatole France Our pets are family and gifts of unconditional love. We believe we choose our pets; however, they choose us to show us the way of unconditional love that is unchanging and stable. A bond is established with our beloved companions that is comforting, loyal and faithful; and our lives become richer and fuller. T...

Home is our inner sanctuary to reconnect with our true self and dwell in peace and love. What does being at home really mean? Is it just a physical place where you seek nurturing? Our true home is within. Wherever you go you are with yourself.  Buddha quotes, " Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except yourself". Life unfolds in meaningful ways that is unique for each of us. Our life journeys a...

Over the course of a lifetime, the average person spends one-third of their time at work. Therefore, the place where people spend the majority of their time should be one that makes us feel emotionally safe. The health pandentmic presented personal and work challenges resulting in adapting and adjusting to lifestyle changes. Whether on-site, at home, or in hybrid arrangements, the workplace can be...

How can we forgive? What does it look like? What does it feel like? We all have experienced hurt and pain. It may be difficult to forgive. Forgiveness is a spiritual practice and conscious choice to let go of the burdens of anger and resentment toward yourself and  those who have harmed you. Forgiveness is beyond just the verbal expression, "I Forgive You". It is a wholehearted feeling of resolve....

"In order to profit by this path and ascend to the dwelling places we desire, the important thing is not to think much, but to love much - St. Teresa of Avila "You will find when you look upon your life, that the moments when you really lived are the moments when you've done things in the spirit of love" -Henry Drummond Am I dwelling in love? Love is our natural state of being and sanctuary of tru...

"Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship" -Buddha It is nothing more beautiful to look into the eyes of an elder who has aged gracefully. How can we live with a higher quality of life? How can we age gracefully? How can we live life more fully? As we age, we can come home to our true self that reflects inner peace, inner beauty and love. The...

Unity is a state of being together in harmony and experiencing a feeling of oneness. It is essential for healing our relationships, and is critical for wholesome interactions. Unity brings strength, creates space for healing, and helps us feel a sense of wholeness. Relationships and communities have become fractured through false beliefs, alternate states of reality, and illusions that tragically...

"The journey of a thousand miles begins beneath one's feet" -Lao Tzu How can we become more mindful on our life's journey? How can we appreciate our experiences and encounters? How can we enrich our lives with each step along the way? Our path leads us in many directions for personal growth and self-discovery, with beginnings and endings, twists and turns, and opportunities to fulfill our wildest...

"Ordinary men hate solitude. But the master makes use of it, embracing his aloneness, realizing he is one with the whole universe"  -Lao Tzu A fundamental apsect of loneliness and is isolation and feeling disconnected from ourselves and others. Whether preempted by such life changing events as death, change in marital status, or geographic move, the feeling of loneliness is part of the human condi...

  How can I recognize when I am not being self-compassionate? What does it look like? What does it feel like? Many of us are open to showing compassion for others, but find it difficult to be compassionate with ourselves. Self-compassion is enfolding ourselves in a blanket of our own love, warmth, and understanding at all times. It is not self-pity, self-centeredness or excessive self-indulgence,...

"Listen to Silence, it has so much to say" -Rumi "True silence is rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment" -William Penn Being present in silence heightens our senses, opens our hearts, and helps us tap into our divine power. This place of solitude gives us stability and clarity. Silence is great strength and enables us to be present, observe f...

Every moment of the day we are making choices and decisions. Sometimes with struggle, confusion and doubt. When we are anchored in love and open our hearts, a wellspring of wisdom emerges. Intuition is seeing with the senses of the soul. It brings insight and knowing beyond the limitation of the mind. It brings forth what is true with great clarity. If only we listen! I know this to be rue and reg...

Dr. Jean Marie opens with a LOVE LIGHT Meditation . We are constantly bombarded with outside forces that disrupt our peace. Whether it's a series of events, behavior of others, or our own life challenges, we feel tired, emotionally exhausted, and at risk of losing ourselves in chaos and drama. How do we get to a place of peace? A powerful quote by Saint Francis de Sales reminds us of our responsib...

  "Patience, kindness, generosity, humility, courtesy, unselfishness, good temper, guilessness, sincerity. All these make up the Supreme Gift, are there is the soul of whoever wishes to be in the world and close to God" -Henry Drummond Where are you on the  Spectrum of Love ? Are you radiating at your highest capacity for Love? What do you need to magnify your brilliance? Love is supreme goodness...

There's a river in each of us that knows no boundaries. The image of water provides an outward reflection of our inner self. Like the surging power of a rapidly flowing river, life can be unpredictable without knowing where it may lead. However, we have the innate capacity to navigate change with grace and ease. This requires faith and trust in ourselves and knowing that we are on the right path f...

Ordinary moments can become extraordinary events. Whether it is an enriching encounter, breathtaking scenic view, or intriguing masterpiece it evokes a sense of wonder and curiosity that moves us beyond the mundane experiences of life. It awakens our senses and open our hearts to the joy of ordinary moments. Immerse yourself in the present moment tuning inward and being attentive to divine message...

Can I really  be lost? What detoured me from my path? How can I get back on track? Findng yourself is an ongoing journey of self-discovery that can ultimately lead to self-mastery. It takes a great deal of self-trust,  self-discipline, self-confidence and courage to follow your own path. The voices of others influence how we think, what to believe, and how to behave. Some of those voices, establis...

What does it feel like when you celebrate yourself? What dreams have you realized? How do you rejoice in your accomplishments? We often celebrate after reaching significant milestones at particular points in time or waiting until we achieve some distant future goal, without realizing the small steps taken that move us forward on our life's journey. The marks of celebration can be at any time and e...

Our lives emcompass all kinds of adaptations, adjustments and accommodations. Influenced by social networks and illusive standards of success and happiness, our identity and behavior can be ever changing. The need for approval, to fit in and be accepted, can be exhausting by the diffent roles played in various settings. Living up to external expectations such as maintaining a suitable image and be...

What will happen to me as I age? Who will care for me? How can I not be a burden to others? How can I get the most out of my life each day? It is our personal responsibility to love and care for ourselves. As we love and care for ourselves, we gracefully reciprocate to others. Our human society is interdependent and as humans, we cannot live and act in isolation. Healthy and complementary relation...

Love influences the consciousness of individuals and impacts society and the world at large. Achieving the highest level of consciousness is to live in the vibration of love, our  natural state of being. As a result of our current world challenge and problems witnessed daily, we have an opportunity to enter a new era of evolution. Now, we are discerning what life is all about and what really matte...

The knowledge of truth is empowering and guides us to an ethical manner of living and being in the worldand guides us to purposeful living. Truth is the symbol of light and love. We are shaped by our values and beliefs that may be questioned as we become more self-aware and may find ourselves on a quest for truth to make sense of our mortal existence. Truth, defined in the Cambridge dictionary, is...

In all fractions of society, we witness those flauting privilege and entitlement with a deisre for special treatment and benefits. Being self-absorbed without regard for others and blinded by their true essence, self-worth is exaggerated with an insatiable desire for more. Often at the core, many are battling feelings of insecurity and lack of self-confidence that cannot be fillled with material p...