beloved

"We cultivate love when we allow our most vulnerable and powerful selves to be deeply seen and known, and when we honor the spiritual connection that grows from that offering with trust, respect, kindness and affection.

Love is not something we give or get; it is something that we nurture and grow, a connection that can only be cultivated between two people when it exists within each one of them – we can only love others as much as we love ourselves.

Shame, blame, disrespect, betrayal, and the withholding of affection damage the roots from which love grows. Love can only survive these injuries if they are acknowledged, healed and rare.” 

Today I bring you the gift of Brene Brown, from her Gift of Imperfection.  In a way she sparked us, almost as much as B#2's suicide attempt.  And when words and inspiration fail, I turn to her...

I have been thinking about the love you have seen manifesting, and thinking it must be there for all of us.We just don't see it, acknowledge it maybe, look for it...very often.

I'm also aware that you must love yourself very much, because everyone else loves you a lot.

Now is when you get vulnerable, walk past the family conditioning of I'm-not-good-enough, and allow everyone to love you.

I hope you have had a good day.

Sending love and hugs and anything else you might need...

Clare