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Love Light
Hosted by Dr. Jean Marie Farish · EN
Love Light inspires you to cultivate a lifestyle of living in the spirit of love, based on the premise of wholehearted connections through worthiness. Disempowering fear-based conditioning compels masses of people to live in the shadow of fear compounded with thoughts and feelings of not being good enough, undeserving and unworthy. Our thoughts and feelings about love affect all area of our lives. We are worthy and an empowered self is a loving self. My personal mission of altruistic and heart-centered living is grounded in the power of love to become authentic, overcome unworthiness, and transform our lives. You will gain a new perspective on the meaning of love, engage in authentic expressions of love and strengthen and embody the practice of love for yourself and others in your daily life. Our guests are an integral part of our show, and share their expertise, gifts and resources, Fridays at 9 AM Pacific on VoiceAmerica Empowerment.
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WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO TRULY DWELL IN LOVE?
1w ago00:16:33Tap to summarize"In order to profit by this path and ascend to the dwelling places we desire, the important thing is not to think much, but to love much - St. Teresa of Avila "You will find when you look upon your life, that the moments when you really lived are the moments when you've done things in the spirit of love" -Henry Drummond Am I dwelling in love? Love is our natural state of being and sanctuary of truth, peace and freedom. When we dwell in the consciousness of love, we shed fear that makes us feel unworthy, anxious and stressed. When we are loving, we have better relationships with ourselves and others. Love is more than just an endearing word used casually with the assumption that it is understood. Love is a selfless choice that inspires us to be our best selves. Whether grand or subtle, our expressions of love are unique to each of us. Our desires, longings, and yearnings point us back to our innermost desire to love and be loved. To dwell in love is to overcome fear. love is action and essential to our overall wellbeing. Dr. Jean Marie shares the Wholistic Model of Love including nine ingredients in the Recipe of Love: Patience, kindness, humility, courtesy, generosity, unselfishness, guilelessness, good temper and sincerity adopted from Henry Drummond's analysis and Spectrum of Love. These ingredients reflect your divine self and natural state of being. As we practice and embody love in our daily lives, we overcome fear. How we feel about ourselves impact all aspects of our lives. Through awareness and practice, love enriches all key areas of our lives including: Spirituality, personal development, health and fitness, family, romance, business/career, finance and social. Devotion, dedication and committment to love opens our hearts and attract the love we desire. Be grateful for each breath of life, and the endless opportunties to reflect love. When in doubt, worry and fear, retreat to your natural dwelling place of love. We dwell in love by becoming self-aware, opening to love, practicing moment by moment, loving ourselves and others, and witnessing the ripple effect of positive change. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Our Love In Action Practice is to examine stories you are telling yourself about love and beliefs you hold. Next, reflect on what has been your most endearing experience feeling loved? What were the qualities of the person? Begin to write your New Love Story with fresh perspectives discarding outworn beliefs and feelings of unworthiness. Write an endearing Love Letter to yourself. Feel free to share your insights and experiences. Email: jean72farish@yahoo.com Access Dr. Jean Marie's seminal books: Living in the Spirit of Love: Our Natural State of Being, Love Mastery Devotion Journal: Weekly 21-Day Journal Prompts and Affirmations, and My Love Journal for children available in English and Spanish Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Love and My Love Letter.
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LIVING WELL AND AGING GRACEFULLY
2w ago00:24:12Tap to summarize"Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship" -Buddha It is nothing more beautiful to look into the eyes of an elder who has aged gracefully. How can we live with a higher quality of life? How can we age gracefully? How can we live life more fully? As we age, we can come home to our true self that reflects inner peace, inner beauty and love. The heart of love is content and at peace. In this day of time, many people are struggling to defy nature for outer beauty and anti-aging products at all costs even to the extent of bodily disfigurement with a desire to be accepted, feel worthy, loved; and to be regarded as having timeless beauty even though it is superficial and unnatural. This is particularly true in Western society. During my time spent in the East especially during festivals and celebrations, the elders were honored and revered. Upon entering homes with the presence of elders, you paid respect with humble gestures. I had the opportunity to visit homes during many cultural celebrations including Hari Raya, Mooncake Festival, Chinese New Year, Deepavli (Festival of Lights) and the Indian Firewalk Festival. On many ocassions sitting and talking with elders reflecting on the history of the land and memories from the past, witnessing of progress over time were memorable experiences. Dr. Jean Marie highlights the wisdom that radiating from her beloved grandmother with echoes of he voice that remain in her heart. Aging gracefully is living well, nurturing your inner self. Wellbeing and self-care is an art of living. There is an interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit and it's essential to nurture each aspect of ourselves with love and compassion. The most important relationship with ourselves. Dr. Jean Marie highlights the importance of nurturing and caring for ourselves physically, mentally, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually. Being in harmony with ourselves is important for overall wellbeing. She shares ways to live well and age gracefully by being appreciative, continuing to learn and grow, creating wholesome connetions, and paying it forward. Our Love In Action Practice is to reflect on your seasons of life. How have you grown? What valuable lessons have you learned? How have you become more resilient through life challenges? Reflect on how you would like to be during this phase of your life. What are your dreams and aspirations. Take small steps with inspired action to make your dreams a reality. Reflect on how you are caring for each aspect of yourself. How do you nurture your physical, mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual aspects of yourself? Share your insights,observations and experiences. Email: jean72farish@yahoo.com Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Savor Life and Simple Pleasures.
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HOW TO BRING HEALING AND HARMONY TO OUR RELATIONSHIPS
3w ago00:14:00Tap to summarizeUnity is a state of being together in harmony and experiencing a feeling of oneness. It is essential for healing our relationships, and is critical for wholesome interactions. Unity brings strength, creates space for healing, and helps us feel a sense of wholeness. Relationships and communities have become fractured through false beliefs, alternate states of reality, and illusions that tragically separate us from our true nature - the spiritual self. This disconnection from ourselves and others leads to isolation, loneliness, and alienation. Unity is our natural state of being that exists at the core, and brings stability and peace. As Rumi quotes, "In real existence, there is only unity. In things, spiritual, there is no partition, no number no individuals". In our current state of affairs, we have witnessed much discord with a desire for healing and harmony. However, it is difficult to look beyond our differences, see others as a reflection of ourselves, and treat people the way we would like to be treated. This point of reflection can be used as a yardstick to check our behavior. We are part of the whole, and our overall wellbeing is essential to our collective survival in the world. In order to flourish, unity and healing is paramount to our human existence. Unity and healing can be achieved by accepting people for who they are, seeking common ground, managing our behavior, and letting love be the healer. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Our Love In Action Practice is to accept people for who they are. Practice being compassionate, open-minded and non-judgmental. Meet people where they are in daily encounters and interactions. Reframe from unsolicited advice or trying to convince people to see things your way. Listen, hear and respond thoughtfully. Journal of your experience. Share your insights and experiences. Email: jean72farish@yahoo.com Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Unity and True Healing.
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HOW OUTWARD JOURNEYS ENRICH OUR INNER BEING
4w ago00:19:25Tap to summarize"The journey of a thousand miles begins beneath one's feet" -Lao Tzu How can we become more mindful on our life's journey? How can we appreciate our experiences and encounters? How can we enrich our lives with each step along the way? Our path leads us in many directions for personal growth and self-discovery, with beginnings and endings, twists and turns, and opportunities to fulfill our wildest dreams. Milestone makers for action steps taken toward our destiny can bestow deeper insight and wisdom. Whether it's a monumental endeavor or a daily experience as a traveler through life, there is always a chance to get to know ourselves in different ways. Each step is a collection of memorable moments, perceived as pleasant or unpleasant that can transform your life. Ultimately, it is how we contemplate and process our experiences. As we allow our path to gently unfold, it is essential to listen to our heart for guidance along the way. Oftentimes we do not not take time to process the meaning of our experiences and encounters that are taken for granted. The helping hand, words of wisdom, acts of loving-kindness brighten your day, and the goodness extended to others are profound life-changing moments. The subtleties of life are magnificent moments. Awakening in the morning to the sunrise of a new day and retiring in the evening watching the colorful sunset makes us mindful that the next moment is not promised and to live life to the fullest. Dr. Jean Marie shares highlights of her life-changing transformational journeys to Malaysia, Turkey, Egypt and the Himalayas. The beauty of majestic lands, experiencing and integrating in the cultures, sharing delicious cuisines, melody of languages, songs, dance and profound spiritual experiences that enriched her life. Despite language barriers, she found that love is the universal language. She captured her transformational journey to Penang, Malaysia by daily journaling that resulted in publishing her first book, The Long Journey Home. Her book proposal was one of 36 global award-winners of the 4th Annual Transformational Authors Experience (TAE) Writing Contest. Outward journeys enrich our inner being by deepening our relationship with ourselves, embracing connections with others, appreciating harmony in nature and recognizing true kinship. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Our Love In Action Practice is to be mindful of your daily encounters. Whether in the community on an extended journey, be present with your experiences. What do you see? What do you hear? What do you smell? How do you feel? Be emotionally available in daily interactions and encounters and act in accord with your higher self. Journal on memorable moments. Feel free to share insights and experiences. Email: jean72farish@yahoo.com Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Herioc Traveler, Labrinyth of Life, and True Kinship.
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HOW TO EMBRACE SOLITUDE TO ENRICH YOUR LIFE
Apr 3000:15:00Tap to summarize"Ordinary men hate solitude. But the master makes use of it, embracing his aloneness, realizing he is one with the whole universe" -Lao Tzu A fundamental apsect of loneliness and is isolation and feeling disconnected from ourselves and others. Whether preempted by such life changing events as death, change in marital status, or geographic move, the feeling of loneliness is part of the human condition. However, prolonged loneliness, separation, and chronic isolation may negatively impact your overall wellbeing. During these challenging times, masses of people are suffering in quiet desparation from lack of intimacy, support and social connection. Even in the midst of being surrounded by others, many still feel distraught with loneliness. These feelings of emptiness and unworthiness can be exasperated by increased anxiety, depression and stress. We have a certain personality image that defines how we see ourselves in the context of our social life that may have to be redefined or reconstructed as a result of significant life changes. For example, a divorced person, now single, may not fit in with the social network of married couples. The distress and loneliness of a bereaved widow after the loss of a spouse, may have long term effects on overall wellbeing and stability. A retired person may have difficulty building a new life beyond the workplace. Leaving relationships, possessions and familiar places to relocate to a new geographic area can also have a substantial impact on personal and social adjustment. Unhealthy ways of coping with loneliness may result in indulging in addictive behavors and immersing ourselves in meaningless outer distractions that bring temporary and fleeting moments of satisfaction. We have the capacity to reinvent ourselves, experience a renewed self and natural way of being in the world. There is power in aloneness with the oppportunity for solitude to deepen our relationship with ourselves. Aloneness is a state of mind, and our alone time can be a doorway to inner peace, openess to receive divine guidance and to become more content. We can cultivate aloneness and embrace solitude through self-discovery, conscious personal engagement, being yourself, trusting yourself, and valuing enriching relationships. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Our Love In Action Practice practice is to journal on what it feels like to be alone. Pay attention to your thoughts. Take time to be in solitude and discard outer distractions. Rest, relax and renew. Just be. Let thoughts come and go. Be gentle with yourself. Focus your intention on deepening the relationship with your inner self. Feel free to share your insights and experiences: Email jean72farish@yahoo.com Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpt on Self-Rest.
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ACCEPTING YOURSELF WITH LOVE AND COMPASSION
Apr 2300:14:29Tap to summarizeHow can I recognize when I am not being self-compassionate? What does it look like? What does it feel like? Many of us are open to showing compassion for others, but find it difficult to be compassionate with ourselves. Self-compassion is enfolding ourselves in a blanket of our own love, warmth, and understanding at all times. It is not self-pity, self-centeredness or excessive self-indulgence, but a genuine act of loving ourselves wholeheartedly. Beyond feelings of failure and inadequacy, being self-compassionate relieves us from needless suffering and self-imposed anxiety. It is an empowering self-management tool that enables us to be tolerant, tender and gentle with ourselves. Loving and caring for ourselves strengthens our capacity to serve others. It is our personal responsibility and paramount to human existence. We can become self-compassionate by knowing our worth, being self-forgiving and affirming self-love. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. As we wholeheartedly connect with ourselves, we have better relationships with others. As we become self-compassionate, we are more empathic, understanding, and accepting of others. We can discern the balance of giving and receiving by setting healthy boundaries. As Henry Drummond quotes, "Hold things in proper proportion... You will give yourself many things, give yourself first to love". Be gentle with yourself and treat yourself with loving-kindness. Extend the olive branch to yourself. It is your responsibility and the best gift you can give yourself. Our Love In Action Practice is to face yourself wholeheartedly. Journal on qualities you admire about yourself and those that you would like to improve. You can also get feedback from a loyal friend, teacher or family member. Be an astute observer of yourself. Examine your thoughts, feelings and actions. Look in your own eyes with compassion. Face and embrace your whole self. This deepens the connection with your inner self. Reflect your true image of divine love. Feel free to share your insights and observations: Email jean72farish@yahoo.com Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Self-Wholeness and Self-Embrace. Access Dr. Jean Marie's seminal books on Love: Living In the Spirit of Love: Our Natural State of Being, Love Mastery Devotion Journal: Weekly 21-Day Journal Prompts and Affirmations and My Love Journal for children available in English and Spanish
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BEING PRESENT IN SILENCE
Apr 1600:21:28Tap to summarize"Listen to Silence, it has so much to say" -Rumi "True silence is rest of the mind, and is to the spirit what sleep is to the body, nourishment and refreshment" -William Penn Being present in silence heightens our senses, opens our hearts, and helps us tap into our divine power. This place of solitude gives us stability and clarity. Silence is great strength and enables us to be present, observe fully and attentively. Within infinite silence is an everpresent truth and wisdom where we feel oneness with the universe. It silences the ego, quiets the mind and enables us to connect with our heart and embrace the moment. This shuts down the noise within ourselves and annoying distractions from the outside world. Silence is also an aspect of self-discipline. The quieter you become the more you hear. It helps us be more compassionate, empathic and in touch with how others are feeling. This improves communication as a better listener without interrupting others. Sometimes silence is even better than words or sometimes you may not be able to find the right words to express how you are feeling or just how to respond to another. It takes us out of being reactive and saying things we may regret. We can emerge from silence with discernment, confidence and assurance. Master teachers say we are either in love or fear. Silence enables us to tune in to divine love. As Rumi quotes, "Move outside the tangle of fear-thinking. Live in silence". Here we can tap into the ingredients of love: Patience, kindness, courtesy, generosity, humility, sincerity, unselfishness, good temper, guilessness. There is an eloquence and sophistication to being silent. It is a time for gentle self-reflection. The benefits of silence include: Getting to know ourselves, Enriching our relationship with others and Getting to know the world around us. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. The opportunity for silence is available to you whether momentarily or long periods. Replenish your soul with silence. You can take brief moments during the day to recharge. You will experience the richness and fullness of life. Be aware of how you are using your energy. Preserve your energy with silence. Experience this natural state that is always available for you to access. You will be surprised how being present in silent makes you feel and how it can transform your life. Our Love In Action Practice is each day give yourself time to be silent. Set your intention to be present. Let go of past and future worries. Breathe deeply and rest in silence. Feel the peace of silence. How are you more alive and awake in the present moment? Tune in to your inner self. Relax and be at ease. This is self care. Feel free to share your insights and experience: Email jean72farish@yahoo.com Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Self-Rest and Self-Presence.
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HOW TO LISTEN TO THE INNER VOICE OF LOVE
Apr 900:16:40Tap to summarizeEvery moment of the day we are making choices and decisions. Sometimes with struggle, confusion and doubt. When we are anchored in love and open our hearts, a wellspring of wisdom emerges. Intuition is seeing with the senses of the soul. It brings insight and knowing beyond the limitation of the mind. It brings forth what is true with great clarity. If only we listen! I know this to be rue and regard it as the quiet power within. The voice of love is always speaking. Do we really hear? It comes to us in many forms such as a gut feeling, quiet whisper, repeated messages, signs and synchronicities. As said by masters, we are spiritual beings having a human experience. We are love, and love is our natural state of being. When we anchor in the power of love, we become our authentic selves and experience the freedom to express ourselves in the world. Mired in fear, we resort to external solutions that leave us distraught with much uncertainty on our life's journey. Listenting to the voice of love takes practice. It is the carte blanche to true freedom and always there for us to access. Hear the voice of love and invite intuition into your life through down time, soulful engagement, authentic writing, creative inspiration and unwavering trust. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Our Love In Action practice is to practice Soulful Engagement by being present. Whether walking, jogging, meditating or just sitting, immerse yourself in this experience. Tune in to the present moment. Pay attention to what you receive and trust yourself. Feel free to share your insight and experiences. Email: jean72farish@yahoo.com Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Presence and Quiet Power.
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FINDING INNER PEACE
Apr 200:19:10Tap to summarizeDr. Jean Marie opens with a LOVE LIGHT Meditation. We are constantly bombarded with outside forces that disrupt our peace. Whether it's a series of events, behavior of others, or our own life challenges, we feel tired, emotionally exhausted, and at risk of losing ourselves in chaos and drama. How do we get to a place of peace? A powerful quote by Saint Francis de Sales reminds us of our responsibility to preserve our peace, "Never be in a hurry, do everything quietly and in a calm spirit. Do not lose your inner peace for anything whatsoever, even if your whole world seems upset". This is a tall order but central to our physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. Reclaim your power and return to your natural state of peace, love and joy by: Getting quiet, Setting your intention for peace, Moving into Stillness, Anchoring in divine love, and Dwelling in peace. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each. Life is your epic journey. How will you choose to travel? Inner peace brings so many positive emotions and rewards. It is not escaping from problems but gives us clarity, understanding and coruage to gain a new perspective. It enables us to accept life as it comes, engage in authentic self-expression and fully participate in all facets of life. From a peaceful heart free of anxiety, confusion and worry, divine love flows. There is victory in peace and we should aim for this in all life circumstances with the realization that all is happening for our own spiritual evolution. Make peace with yourself and you will make peace with all that manifests in your life. Be grateful and know all is well! Our Love In Action Practice is to take time to free yourself from external noise and distractions. Take time to be at peace with yourself. Throughout the day take well needed emotional breaks and respites for peace. Get quiet, set your intention for peace, move into stillness. Feel the peace radiating from within. Affirm, I Am Peace. Feel the flow of peace encircling your inner being and radiating outward into the world. Be present in this moment of peace. Revisit this place and be restored with peace throughout the day. Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on Self-Composure and Inner Peace.
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WHAT IS YOUR LOVE QUOTIENT (LQ)?
Mar 2600:17:41Tap to summarize"Patience, kindness, generosity, humility, courtesy, unselfishness, good temper, guilessness, sincerity. All these make up the Supreme Gift, are there is the soul of whoever wishes to be in the world and close to God" -Henry Drummond Where are you on the Spectrum of Love? Are you radiating at your highest capacity for Love? What do you need to magnify your brilliance? Love is supreme goodness and the highest expression of ourselves. These spiritual gifts of love are innate and our natural state of being. The Spectrum of Love, the foundation for the Love Quotient (LQ) includes nine ingredients: Patience, kindness, generosity, humility, courtesy, unselfishness, good temper, guilessness and sincerity. These ingredients are intertwined and help us thrive in our daily life. The Love Quotent (LQ) enables us to assess our capacity for authentic expression of love for ourselves and others. Like a diamond that is always shining, pure love radiates from our heart. The Love Quotient (LQ) is regarded as the Wholistic Model of Love, the Recipe of Love, that connects us with our sovereign power and inspires us to align with the divine, know ourselves, and embody love through daily devotion. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each ingredient in addition to the attributes and antitypes. The LQ will enable you to assess where you are on the Spectrum of Love, become more aware of your thoughts, feelings and actions, and discern your readiness to implement these ingredients in your daily life. We have the power to change. Through awareness, knowledge, committment and discipline we can hold ourselves accountable and be responsible for our actions. Character is built by ceaseless practice. Contemplate on the ingredients of love and devote yourself to daily practice. Life circumstances, challenges, and temptations are all opportunities to grow. These ingredients will change the way live and how you love. Our lives become fuller and richer and we can witness the immediate effects. Reflect love in all your endeavors and be the mirror of love in your daily life. Our Love in Action Practice is to begin with the ingredient of love, Patience. Practice being self-composed, calm, at ease, not rushed or in a hurry. How does this make you feel? How does being patient improve the relationship with yourself and others. Journal and reflect. What are the outcomes? Next, take time to practice each ingredient of love and see where it takes you. Feel free to share your insights and exeriences. Email: jean72farish@yahoo.com Learn more about the Ingredients of Love by accessing Dr. Jean Marie's seminal books: -Living in the Spirit of Love: Our Natural State of Being -Love Mastery Devotion Journal: 21-Day Weekly Journal Prompts and Affirmations -My Love Journal for children available in English and Spanish. Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpt on Love.
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