What Does Love Have to do With Success?

Staying active is essential and is one example of love of self because when you truly love yourself you take care of every part of you.  Swimming, hiking, walking...whatever your physical exercise is of choice is vital to all the bodies:  physical, emotional, mental, and Soul.  (It doesn’t have to be an hour at the gym every day:  a leisurely stroll, if you are living a sedentary or even a busy lifestyle, for 1/2 hour every day would be a great start and will build its own momentum.)  

Contemplation Trails at the Temple of ECK, Chanhassen, MN

When there are disturbances that cause pain in the physical body, this becomes more challenging and another opportunity to grow presents itself.  While it is tempting to curl up in bed and pull the covers over one’s head, it is that much more critical to keep moving and to keep showing up.  

Pain in any form is not to be ignored.  It is helpful to ask key questions to aide one along their way.  Some of the questions I might ask are:  what is it trying to telling me about my current state?  What can be done to discover the cause or the root of this, most times, “unwelcome” guest?  Is a change in diet needed?  What small adjustment can be made with maximum benefits?  Is this related to a past event or to something I am doing or not doing now?  

While it is good to have some kind of mental analysis of it, it is every bit as important (if not more) to look at it from a higher viewpoint; this means at least some time spent in silence allowing the questions to float softly through as if observing feathers floating upon a river and then letting them go.  This is easier than trying to block all thoughts from your mind because “the more you resist, the more they persist.”  Meditation is a wonderful tool but for those of us with a more active mind, contemplation (a more active form of meditation) is much more agreeable.  

A chant can be used.  I choose HU, (pronounced hue), which is the highest vibration one can sing. It has had tremendous results for me, although I don’t sing it with the intention to do so, only to open contact between the highest power (whatever you may call that power:  God, Jesus, Allah, divine love, Spirit, etc) and myself.  You can learn more about HU at: http://www.eckankar.org/hu.html.

If you would prefer to sing OM, love, or just focus all of your love upon someone who opens your heart and makes you feel happy than please feel free to do so.  It is a matter of personal choice and what works for you.  Be assured...taking this time every day is a gift that you give to yourself.  

Now what does this have to do with your business/dreams or your journey to a successful new you?  Everything!  When you are feeling good, happy, and relaxed then you are open to all the wonderful opportunities and adventure that life has to offer.  Isn’t that what it’s all about?

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