In the arms of Love

In the arms of love - Read by Dustin Thiele

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Love is a source we can all draw from, even though we may approach it differently. No matter our background or where our inspiration comes from, the essence of love is within reach for all of us.

Love is a beautiful form of work, a passionate and intense choice that is not perfect but gives life. And if love is work, then it can be taught, demonstrated, and practiced. What excites us is that more and more people are now recognizing and sharing the ways to be courageous in our grief, to respect our anger, and to let go of negativity and self-doubt. By spreading the word about these practices, we can all create a beloved community wherever we are.

When individuals unite voluntarily to manifest their shared vision, they cultivate such fervent desire for its realization that they actively forge a pathway towards it from the present moment. The spirit and its manifestation come together in harmony. Instead of perceiving ourselves solely as victims, we begin to recognize ourselves as integral to the ongoing struggle of humanity, not just for survival but for the growth into more compassionate and authentic human beings.

People are awakening, connecting, mourning, protesting, uniting, and redefining their roles in society in ways we never thought possible. In these actions, moments, and gatherings filled with and centred around intense love, we feel as though we catch glimpses of the nation, the world, that yearns to emerge.

If we can establish and foster and motivate more and more of those affectionate pockets, every educational institution, every household, every workplace, every place of worship, every community can transform into a pocket of that kind of cherished society, because this affectionate essence is not holy. It’s pragmatic. It’s realistic... 

By immersing ourselves in the present moment, we can tap into the love that has been bestowed upon us, the love that we are capable of giving, and the love that surrounds us from every direction. This realization can provide us with the strength to take the next breath and press forward.

In the arms of love

Our contributions on the journey to love

are courage and faith,

and we will receive accordingly

to our capacities to remain in love.

So be in the moment always,

be a seeker of the heart.

So many have their eyes open

but their heart is in deep sleep,

but if our heart is awakened

we will see unity and intimacy

and then we can sleep peacefully

in the arms of love.

By Frantisek Strouhal and Chantal Robert

Poem from Illuminations: Art Embracing Awareness

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