Carl Studna and Cynthia James
From Marianne Williamson’s book, A Return to Love:
“Love is not neutral. It takes a stand. It is a commitment to the attainment of the conditions of peace for everyone involved in a situation.”
We often talk about wanting to be loving people. We talk about wanting to experience love. That is all well and good and yet, it can become challenging when there is someone in our lives that pushes our buttons or consistently engages in emotional combat. It is even harder when a relationship ends through choice or death. It is during these times that we really get to see where we live and how much we are willing to stand for love. Here are some questions to contemplate:
- How do you deal with disappointment in relationships?
- What practices are in place to deal with grieving?
- How do you manage judgment of someone who hurts you with their behavior?
- Have you gotten proficient at hiding your feelings and pretending that you are not hurt?
- Are you lashing out or seeking some kind of revenge?
When you take a stand for love, your thoughts, prayers and actions are pointed at bringing about peace for everyone concerned. You bring into your awareness that love is eternal, even when form changes. You want for others, what you want for yourself.
I am inviting you to listen in as my husband of 15 years, Carl Studna and I converse with some of the most extraordinary teachers of our time about relationships and love. Some of our guests include Marianne Williamson, Gregg Braden, Dr. John Gray, Janet Attwood and Chris Attwood, Dr. Sue Morter and Alison Armstrong. Bridging the Gender Gap teleseries airs from June 15 to 19, 2014 and we will cover the subjects of trust, vulnerability, authentic communication and intimacy.
In the meantime…
- Ask your guides to support you in finding your center and activating a desire for love and peace for everyone in your life.
- Write a list of people that are challenging you and send love to them…even if they are the ones that hurt you.
Affirmation: “I take a stand for love in every moment and I release any non-supportive ways of eing so that I can stand for as health, love and well being. Perceptions are healed.”
