Life is a continual process of growth and change, learning and discovery, and an opportunity to make healthy choices to live a meaningful life. We often find ourselves struggling against forces which we have no control, and we learn to adapt in order or to survive. The world is filled with complex systems of interacting forces. We are constantly bombarded with information, false beliefs, illusions, and misconceptions that penetrate our consciousness and inhibit our capacity to live with peace, grace and ease.

To become a connoisseur of change, the connection with our inner source of divine love is essential to sustain well-being and harmony in the midst of life's most challenging situations. The capacity to flourish and achieve self-mastery is indeed an art form that is empowering. With the realization that our inner being reflects external conditions, the courage for self-introsepection enables us to take an honest inventory of ourselves, examine aspects of our lives that are out of balance, and discern what no longer serves us that blocks our personal develpment and spiritual growth.

Cultivating the art of conscious living requires becoming empowered to flourish and achieve self-mastery by embracing change, embodying love, being grateful and living with purpose. Dr. Jean Marie shares insights on each.

The Love In Action Practice is to journal on what change means to you. Do you resist or adapt? How has life transitions made you better? What did you discover about yourself? How can you incorporate lessons learned to build resilience and be a connoisseur of change?

Email your insights and experiences: jean72farish@yahoo.com

Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpts on 'Savor Life' and 'Restoration'.