Love is a Flow: Stay in the Current

Were the holidays stressful for you? No worries, it’s a New Year and that means a fresh start! You might be surprised to know that most of what was stressful in 2010 doesn’t have to be brought into 2011, especially when it comes to love. In fact, in love and relationships it’s always best to stay current (and enjoy the charge). 

Here’s a brief list of things I suggest leaving in 2010:

ResentmentCritical thoughts about your spouse, lover, friend, or yourselfDefensive attitudesNegative assumptions

Now, let’s get really shockingly current:

Love needs an open heart through which to flow, so begin each day turning on the current of love.

▪ Close your eyes or comfortably gaze downward.

▪ Breathing gently through your nose, follow the flow of your breath.

▪ Feel the breath softly entering into your body and easily exiting.

▪ Notice the gracefulness of your breath’s natural movement.

▪ Allow each breath to soften your heart, opening it more fully.

Love flows best in a current of kindness.

▪ Make a commitment to do one “kind” thing a day for someone you care about, including yourself.

▪ Take an attitude of patience toward yourself, especially when you are having a difficult time.

▪ By slowing down you are kind to yourself and everyone around you. It’s a subtle kindness but one of the best gifts you can give anyone, any time.

Love forgives freely and fully.

▪ Let go of the past. It’s okay to do it piece by piece in peace but definitely do it.

▪ Forgive yourself. Use the healing technique of tapping on the side of your hand (an acupuncture point) while saying “Even though I make mistakes, I deeply and fully forgive and accept myself.”

Let the flow of love fill you with gratitude.

▪ Wake up! Say “Thank you!”

▪ End every day by reflecting on the things for which you are grateful, holding each thought in your heart until you feel your reservoir of gratitude filling.

▪ Before falling asleep, set your intention that tomorrow you will notice even more of love’s flow throughout your life.

Each of these things is a choice. Make the commitment:


Stay in the Current of Love