"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.