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February 2011
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Nash Notes
No Fool for Love |
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| Greetings! |  Happy Valentine's Day!
I have come to appreciate the significance of this day more with every passing year. Official acknowledgment of this holiday on our annual calendar honors the profound importance of romantic love and intimacy. I pray that you have not allowed the commercialization of the day to fill you with cynicism. I pray that you are not so jaded that you can't allow yourself to be split wide open to receive adoration and affection from your lover. I pray that you recognize the transforming power of appreciation. The simple act of recognizing your lover's attributes will return dividends that no amount of effort could ever produce. Be good to yourself...love someone deeply, intimately, exclusively - warts and all. If you don't have someone with whom you can share this sacred bond, I pray that you may recognize it when it appears and allow yourself the richness of that gift.
With love,
Laura
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NO FOOL FOR LOVE
|  Ironically, following the path of Love is the only route to true, sustainable power. Seeking power through control and/or domination over people, places and things usually works...temporarily. This behavior can, and usually does, provide instant gratification and a [false] sense of security. The thrill of "success" releases endorphins and the association between domination and pleasure gets wired in our nervous system! The problem with this type of power is that it in not sustainable. In addition, exacting power by deflating and depleting others comes with a very steep price. Requiring constant vigilance, it is exhausting and inefficient. Neither the jailer nor the prisoner is free. Furthermore, what seems on the surface like a win, is in fact, another step closer to utter failure. The animus released every time someone loses in order that another prospers builds like an untreated disease. The power-grabber ultimately gets taken down one way or another, mentally, physically, emotionally, spiritually, financially, etc. Addicted to instant gratification and demonstrable, measurable cause and effect, the power addict usually slips into a comfortable denial, utterly incapable of recognizing direct responsibility for their dis-ease. The person who is motivated by empowering and inspiring others has true Power. Individuals with this expansive perspective stand out in sharp contrast to the constriction felt around takers. These individuals have magnetism - the power of attraction. They listen to their inner guide (aka conscience)- which will ALWAYS make the loving, empowering choice. The resulting goodwill from others as well as their own self-respect multiplies. The subtle impact of their generosity pays dividends all the days of their lives. It is the fool that doesn't engage the power o Love in all human interaction.
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You Can't Give Away What You Don't Posses
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Laura's Guest-Post on LIVING SELF-CARE
Regarding self-sacrifice as a badge of honor comes from our very best intentions. We've been told that when we put others' needs first, we'll feel so good about ourselves that our needs will diminish. While this is often true about our desires, it is dangerously incorrect about our needs.
Our primary need is for love. Conditioning taught us to look for others to meet this: parents, siblings, friends, lovers and even our children. This dynamic would often require our significant others to suppress their needs in favor of ours. This can't be love. Furthermore, there is nobody who can love you
the way you need to be loved - with one exception: YOU!
Love is best demonstrated with time and attention. We must give ourselves all the time and attention we need, so that our soul is overflowing with love. We can't contain it. We must give it away! Free from unmet needs, your loved ones will sense the pure joy you derive from the relationship. They'll neither feel defensive about disappointing you, nor will they act out in order to get your attention.
Only you know what you need. Only you can provide it. Take the time to check-in with yourself. Discern your wants from your needs. Extend love to yourself through self-care and your soul will soar.
Today's author Laura Nash is a consultant and Chopra-certified meditation instructor who teaches individuals and companies "peace of mind" skills. Visit her an http://www.lauranash.com.
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Thanks for visiting and giving me the opportunity to touch your heart.
Sincerely,
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Laura
P.S. I'm going to be breaking my rule and coming back to your in-box a second time this month....my website will be released in a few days. I am so excited about it that I plan to celebrate with an "unveiling" announcement !
Laura Nash ~ Tuning In, LLC |
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