The funny thing about one feeling loved is that it can make all the difference.
When I am loved, I take a step away from the hyper-vigilant state I naturally find myself in as I encounter the world. I take a deep breath knowing I can do whatever I am called to because of love.
When I am loved, my creativity takes on new dimensions. I share in the joy of those who can receive what I have created and do not become paralyzed by the rejection of those who do not understand.
When I am loved, I take greater risks with my literary endeavors and move closer to revealing the truth of my heart. I become less concerned with offending and more intentional about telling my stories.
When I am loved, disappointments do not send me into deep depression and unexpected heartbreak does not plummet me into complete despair. Love becomes a cool drink that quenches my thirst.
When I am loved, I can be satisfied with a mere appetizer and not keep looking for fulfillment throughout an entire meal and then on to dessert. I savor what I have and do not need to look for more.
When I am loved, I sleep better knowing I am secure. Finding rest is no mean feat for someone who overthinks everything in the way that I do. I always have my dreams to work out my insecurities.
When I am loved, I find courage I did not previously have. I do things I did not see myself doing and then wonder why I had not done them before. Within love there is an allowance for failure.
When I am loved, I see a better reflection in the mirror and judge myself less. Wondering how I appear to others does not preoccupy my mind as much. I become free to be kinder to myself.
When I am loved, I do not stumble for words to speak nor does my face turn red as frequently because I am more confident. I remind myself that the assuredness others have may be because they feel loved.
When I am loved, I exercise more. I feel that I have more worth and need to take better care of myself. I put myself on the priority list reserved for important things. I become important because I am loved.
When I am loved, I do not need to make excuses about why I am experiencing deep emotion over things others cannot relate to. My expressions are not less real or valuable; they are uniquely mine.
When I am loved, I judge others less because I want them to feel loved. Not wanting to be excluded, I try not to exclude. Not wanting to ever feel unloved, I do not wish the same fate on others.
When I am loved, I am able to extend my hand to others calling out for help because my greatest need is already met. I do not have to be competitive or controlling. I only need to love.
When I am loved, I love others more. Love self-generates; it is renewed. It is expressed in an infinite variety of ways. It heals. It sets free. It causes one to laugh and another to cry. It is never the same. It never changes. It is life-giving and life-altering. It gives us a will to live and a reason to get up in the morning. It is what we all need. It is what we need more of. It is not too late to love. Ever.
Love never fails.
When I am loved, I take a step away from the hyper-vigilant state I naturally find myself in as I encounter the world. I take a deep breath knowing I can do whatever I am called to because of love.
When I am loved, my creativity takes on new dimensions. I share in the joy of those who can receive what I have created and do not become paralyzed by the rejection of those who do not understand.
When I am loved, I take greater risks with my literary endeavors and move closer to revealing the truth of my heart. I become less concerned with offending and more intentional about telling my stories.
When I am loved, disappointments do not send me into deep depression and unexpected heartbreak does not plummet me into complete despair. Love becomes a cool drink that quenches my thirst.
When I am loved, I can be satisfied with a mere appetizer and not keep looking for fulfillment throughout an entire meal and then on to dessert. I savor what I have and do not need to look for more.
When I am loved, I sleep better knowing I am secure. Finding rest is no mean feat for someone who overthinks everything in the way that I do. I always have my dreams to work out my insecurities.
When I am loved, I find courage I did not previously have. I do things I did not see myself doing and then wonder why I had not done them before. Within love there is an allowance for failure.
When I am loved, I see a better reflection in the mirror and judge myself less. Wondering how I appear to others does not preoccupy my mind as much. I become free to be kinder to myself.
When I am loved, I do not stumble for words to speak nor does my face turn red as frequently because I am more confident. I remind myself that the assuredness others have may be because they feel loved.
When I am loved, I exercise more. I feel that I have more worth and need to take better care of myself. I put myself on the priority list reserved for important things. I become important because I am loved.
When I am loved, I do not need to make excuses about why I am experiencing deep emotion over things others cannot relate to. My expressions are not less real or valuable; they are uniquely mine.
When I am loved, I judge others less because I want them to feel loved. Not wanting to be excluded, I try not to exclude. Not wanting to ever feel unloved, I do not wish the same fate on others.
When I am loved, I am able to extend my hand to others calling out for help because my greatest need is already met. I do not have to be competitive or controlling. I only need to love.
When I am loved, I love others more. Love self-generates; it is renewed. It is expressed in an infinite variety of ways. It heals. It sets free. It causes one to laugh and another to cry. It is never the same. It never changes. It is life-giving and life-altering. It gives us a will to live and a reason to get up in the morning. It is what we all need. It is what we need more of. It is not too late to love. Ever.
Love never fails.
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