Mara Branscombe*
From Marie T. Russell, co-publisher of InnerSelf.com: The greatest gift we ever received is the gift of choice – free will. We can choose to be kind or not. We can choose to be loving or not. It is always our choice. And the results of choosing love and joy and kindness are so amazing, there is no reason not to choose love!
When you catch a glimmer or whisper of truth speaking to you, rise up. Be brave, be bold, and be steady as the soul enters you like a flash of energy, taking your breath away. Soul love has no conditions or rules, but is imbued with respect for all living beings on Earth.
When soul love is deeply integrated and embodied, it pushes you to take action for what you believe in and shows you how to express it in the world. Make soul love your life’s work. Let it soak into the temple of your body and cultivate joy, creativity, and kindness. Practice joy over judgment, creativity over sleep in the routine, and kindness over criticism.
Source: The Gentle Art of Blessing – gentleartofblessing.org
