Love Power

By Amy Sherman, LMHC

"It makes no difference how deeply seated may be the trouble; how hopeless the outlook; how muddled the tangle; how great the mistake. A sufficient realization of love will dissolve it all. If only you could love enough you would be the happiest and most powerful being in the world." Emmet Fox

The power to love is within us all. We choose to love one another because we know that it makes us whole and adds to our interconnectedness. We all want to understand the experience of love. We all want to share what we know.

Your relationships serve as a mirror for how you see yourself. If you see love and contentment, that is what you will see in yourself. If you see misery and heartache, that, too, mirrors your state of affairs.

It is immensely empowering to know that you are in control of your capacity to love and that you can enhance your personal evolution. To love someone, you have to be lovable. If you want more love from your partner, give it to yourself first. You cannot direct another to be loving without experiencing it yourself.

So, take care of yourself, lovingly. It is impossible to feel good around others when you can't feel good around yourself. Therefore, as an act of self-love, be kind to your physical body. Eat well, exercise, take breaks, have fun. When you nurture and pamper yourself, you will find that goodwill and love will transcend over to others.

Also, be mindful of any areas that need changing and do what needs to be done. It's easy to discover that the better you feel, the more love you have to give. It's a win-win situation all around.

About the author: Amy Sherman, LMHC is the author of Distress-Free Aging: A Boomer's Guide to Creating a Fulfilled and Purposeful Life and 99 Things Women Wish They Knew Before Dating After 40, 50 and Yes, 60!

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