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This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill’s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love. The first principle is covered in Love on Purpose. _________________________________________________ Today we will discuss The Mastermind Alliance. "Only through the cooperation of others will you find success.r
One reaso I write The Love Post is because I grew up in a family where Love was top priority. I feel so fortunate to have my parents example of living according to the principle that we must take care of each other. My sisters and I were taught that Loving every person is very important. I remember Mom saying, “You don’t have to like everyone, but you Love everyone.” Role Models are Everywhere! Maybe you didn’t grow up in a home where Love was a daily focus. Perhaps it was never openly discussed or demonstrated.
You may have heard how powerful affirmations are. This edition of The Love Post will affirm it yet again! But what is an affirmation, anyway? It is a positive declaration. It supports the truth of something by stating it as fact. Using affirmations is a simple way to stay focused on your goals and build your belief in the possibilities of achieving your dreams. But there are a few things you should know to make your affirmation efforts more effective. How to Affirm Your Love First of all, you want to choose your affirmations thoughtfully.
Everyone can say they’re right. Everyone can believe that they’re in the right . . . to defend their beliefs, their land, their way of life. Yet this thinking doesn’t get us far in terms of the goals of peace and joy and a more Loving world. So I want to draw attention to the fact that we can all also choose to forgive and to Love. To do our best to understand and to accept each other’s differences. This option is available to every single one of us.
Have you ever heard that you get what you expect? Expecting something lets the Universe know that you have faith in its power to get you what you want. It also sends the message that you are ready to receive that which you desire By feeling the excitement and joy that you will feel when you actually do find what you seek, you are now transmitting a vibration that is in harmony with that outcome.
I heard talk today that acted as though the world was done for. I just don’t believe it one bit. For every dark act, there are countless acts of Love, courage, faith and friendship. Of course, it’s the negative event that gains much attention in the mainstream media. This focus threatens to expand this harmful energy. It only encourages fear and confusion. Still, it is with great joy that I report a turning towards positivity. A shift in humanity’s perception. Even when there is sad news, there is quickly a Loving response that comes to the surface.
My friend and I had a great conversation the other day about understanding unpleasant interactions with other people. Sometimes we have experiences that make us wonder...“Where’s the Love? ” When we cross paths with someone who treats us unkindly, it’s easy to get upset and actually take on their grumpy demeanor. But this just gives away our power of self-control. Doing so takes on the role of victim, which never serves us well. Instead, we can choose to reject this emotional poison. We can decide to stop this flow of energy in its tracks and replace it with a higher frequency.
As you may know, I am big believe in The Love Diet. This means that I do my very best to consume positive, Loving food and media. I focus on having joyful and peaceful experiences with kind and Loving people. And I stay aware of what I’m thinking, saying and doing in order to strive for my most fulfilling and Loving life. And this is because I believe that we have an amazing power to create both our individual and collective future with these daily decisions.
Some people will tell you there’s no such thing . . . No secret sauce even exists. And you might’ve heard that “Success leaves clues”. So, in theory, you could follow these clues to victory without much trouble . . . But if success were easy, everyone would be enjoying their ideal lives. So what’s the secret sauce? What allows a small percentage of people to excel and accomplish extraordinary things? (Nowadays, it may seem extraordinary to simply be happy!) Is there something different about these people? Do they have access to some sort of magical powers?
Sacred drops falling from the heavens Renewing earth, cleansing souls... Water brings lifer Water serves growthr Washing away impurities I bathe in the magnificence of water The Wisdom of Water It flows. It goes. It does not resist. It shows us movement, free and powerful. It changes form, responding to conditions. Solid, liquid or vapor, it provides sustenance in every state. There is a gravity to it. It calls you to the source, the sea, from whence it came. I remember as a girl arriving at Niagara Falls... I could hear it before I could see it.
As Marianne Williamson says, “Something amazing happens when we surrender and just love. We melt into another world, a realm of power already within us. The world changes when we change. The world softens when we soften. The world loves us when we choose to love the world.” And as Gabby Be stein says, “Be faithful that your authentic power is all you need to truly share your light with the world.” And as I say,
Just finished an amazing 5 Day Facebook Retreat for Mindful Moms! I loved it so much that I’m going to keep the group going! If you’re a Mindful Mom, you can send my team a message asking to join at https://maryannehorsman.com/connect/ The framework for the week was P.E.A.C.E. because I feel that one of the biggest benefits of practicing mindfulness is gaining peace of mind. And even though it is a challenging practice (especially as parents), I think it’s well worth the continued effort. So here’s a little bit more about each topic we covered. Pay Attention
I had the fantastic experience of (virtually) attending a Tony Robbins presentation last night. Not surprisingly, I’m a changed woman. Tony is a master of helping individuals improve their lives by teaching practical psychology, as he called it. And I left that session feeling more equipped than ever to create my desired reality ~ right now and into the future. Where Do You Live? Tony asked us to do this exercise: Take a piece of paper and draw a line down the middle. On one side, write down positive emotions that you experience at least once a week.
From one perspective, it may feel like there are a whole lot of pieces to the happiness puzzle. And the nitty-gritty of the human adventure can manage to get pretty heavy sometimes. But looking at it from Love’s point of view, everything is just as it should be. Whatever is going on, whether wonderful or challenging (Or wonderfully challenging!), you’re experiencing exactly what you need to in order to grow and become the best version of yourself. Love is that part of you that knows all, believes all and can achieve all that you desire. That’s All
I recently wrote about my vision for creating Utopia. If we can imagine an ideal society, I believe we can also bring it into reality. And then it struck me that the first step in this process is actually starting on a personal level. Before we can even begin to think about solving problems on a national or global scale, we’ve got to figure out what our own ideal existence looks like. The One and the Whole I’ve always been fascinated with discovering wisdom and knowledge that will help us live our best lives. Thankfully, I’m not the only one.
I think it’s fantastic that Love gives us such simple, easy-to-use tools. Smiles, laughter, skipping and dancing... All ways to bring Love to life! The focus of today’s Post is another biggie in Love’s toolkit: The hug. What a beautiful way to create a more Loving world! What’s a bit amazing is how easy it is to forget about the importance and effectiveness of this one small act! I just heard the brilliant Dr. Bruce Lipton, author of The Biology of Belief, say a very powerful thing: “The lack of knowledge is a lack of power.”
Just a few simple ingredients, put together in a specific combination . . . Maybe it sounds too good to be true. But as my experiments in Love continue, I discover more evidence that supports this idea. Love is something that you experience when you create the proper conditions for it to exist in your life. Whether it’s Self-Love, Love of friends and family or Romantic Love, you have the ability to whip some up as soon as you decide to make a fresh batch of Love!
The traditional economic model gives the power to the market. Supply and demand. The producers/manufacturers supply the stuff. Then the marketing system informs us, the consumers, in order to create demand for the products for sale. Essentially, we are offered things we may or may not need or want until they’re offered to us. So what if we flip the equation around? Demand and Supply What if we take control of the market by putting the demand before the supply? What if we got really educated about what we truly want and need?
I was recently asked a wonderful question about opening up the heart chakra to All That There Is. There’s obviously a whole lot to take in, especially in these times when we have access to so much information. As is sometimes the case, the answer here lies in the question itself. It is when we take time to consider life from Love’s perspective (which is Cosmic and all-inclusive) that we can truly open up and embrace the glory and mystery of Oneness and truly embrace All That There Is. Personal, Global and Cosmic Perspectives
Love is awesome. That’s why I’m so dedicated to teaching how we can use Love to live the lives we dream about. There are so many amazing benefits to making Love our top priority and our guiding force. Love is supremely wise and intelligent. And because we come from Love, we can consciously connect with the mind of Love that’s within us. And we can make better decisions if we check in with Love and get her input. Ask yourself, “What would Love do?” Before communicating, whether with ourselves or others, She’d advise us to make sure that our message is: ⥠Kind
Fall fashion trends are popping up all over the place. Every season calls for new, fresh looks... There’s the temptation to get swept up in the wave of want... That sense that you need what you don’t have... Which is why it’s important to focus on what you do have. (Isn’t it almost new again if it’s been stored away for the summer? You get to re-discover your own wonderful wardrobe!) With gratitude and appreciation, you discover happiness now. Nothing to wait for. Nothing to stop you from fully embracing the joy of today!
Love’s got a Cosmic perspective. She sees it All. And She knows that everything’s unfolding in due time. So when our limited perspectives give us the feeling that things aren’t going so great, it’s important to remember Love’s Secret: Where Attention Goes, Energy Flows. If you haven’t see Rhonda Byrne’s movie, The Secret, it takes a look at just how powerful this principle really is. Rhonda discovered that this teaching had existed for thousands of years and she made it her mission to share this knowledge with the world.
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill‘s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love. ________________________________________ Learn From Adversity and Defeat "Each setback is a seed of opportunity. Most so-called problems and temporary defeats may prove to be a blessing in disguise. Because what grows from adversity are powerful life lessons that form the steps to success. Defeat is never “failure” until you believe it to be so." ~Napoleon Hill _________________________________________
I’ve Loved the idea of Utopia since I heard about it as a girl. Looking up the definition, based on Sir Thomas More’s 1516 book by that title, it’s an imaginary place. Literally translated as “Nowhere”. My definition of Utopia is the ideal society... Individuals living to their full potential and a culture of contribution allowing all to thrive. And I believe that we can make this “Imagined society” real. No longer nowhere, but everywhere! My question for you now: Why wait for the future to arrive? It is ours to make today!
I find lists to be very helpful, don’t you? And when it comes to Love and happiness, it may feel like a rather vague concept. That makes it hard to put your finger on how you can improve your situation, should you find yourself unsatisfied. So I’ve put together a 21 point Love Checklist for you. Our cars get this kind of special attention at the dealership, so why shouldn’t we take the time to check on ourselves periodically?
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill‘s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love. ________________________________________ Maintenance of Sound Health "Your most valuable asset. You have nothing without your health. Your sound health begins in your mind — your health consciousness. Just as the right foods and exercise can prevent disease and increase your lifespan, so can the right healthy thoughts." ~Napoleon Hill ________________________________________ It’s true.
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if you could get answers to your most puzzling questions? What if you could gain a whole new perspective on something that’s been troubling you? How would you feel to discover a solution to a problem that you have not yet been able to overcome? Love says, “Bring It!” The Love Post wants to help you do just that. This special edition begins a new era of Q & A at your favorite blog! Don’t hold back. Go ahead and ask Love anything. Who better to ask tha Love? Love doesn’t judge. Love is honest. Love is wise. Love is kind.
We’re made of energy. And energy is all around us. Different frequencies are like different radio stations that we can tune in and listen to. And when you find yourself receiving vibes that make you feel less than stellar, recognize that it’s time to change the channel. The Love Channel is Always On Twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, three hundred sixty-five days a year... There’s always something good on the Love Channel! You’ve just got to remember to tune in and listen! So pay attention to what you’re picking up...
There are few experiences quite as exhilarating as making Love. And I don’t just mean making Love in the conventional sense. Sacred sex is definitely on the list, of course. Uniting physically, spiritually and emotionally with another person is one of the Great Pleasures of life. When I say making Love, I’m referring to any activity that creates a good feeling in the world and brings you joy. This is an incredibly exciting time we live in, transitioning from the Industrial Age to the Era of Knowledge.
⥠This edition of The Love Post is dedicated with Love to the late Dr. Wayne Dyer, one of the great Love teachers of our time, in thanks and appreciation for his tremendous service to humankind. ⥠As I dig deeper into the message that I came to share, I find that it’s really about helping you find your message. In discovering our purpose and our passion, we connect with Love and the freedom that She brings. I believe we were brought to life to enjoy this human journey. We are Love getting to know Herself in every glorious facet that emerges through the unfolding of space and time.
You are the cause of all your effects. The results in your life are a reflection of what is going on inside you. So if you’d like to change things in your life, you’ll actually want to focus on your inner world. Because this is where change begins. Ask yourself, “What’s my ‘mindscape’ look like these days?” The World Within Our Souls come from the Ete al Realm of Energy. We are creatures of Love and curiosity, come to this Physical Plane to Explore and Connect. Your Soul experiences life in your mind and body through images, words, emotions and sensations.
Our troubles seem the heaviest when we feel alone. But the truth is, we are never alone. We’re all part of the Oneness of Creation. And whatever human suffering we may be experiencing is something that others can relate to. That’s why it’s vitally important that we seek the support of our fellow Creatures. A simple conversation can make you feel so much better. Connect to Heal Today’s technological conveniences allow us to connect with people from around the globe in record speed... And I’m all for it.
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill‘s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love. ________________________________________ Creative Vision "Unleash your imagination upon the world. You are far more creative, imaginative and inventive than you may give yourself credit. Learn how to tap into your most creative abilities. The resulting ideas, solutions and results will literally astound you." ~Napoleon Hill _________________________________________
Just watched an amazing presentation by the great Brian Tracy last night. He really tells it like it is. He’s a self-taught professional on several subjects, including economics, psychology, sales and marketing. A lot of what he had to share was really about making your life a great one. Because learning exactly what you need to know will get you exactly where you want to go. Brian is very clear that all the skills and knowledge you need to succeed are learnable. And no one is better or smarter than you. So if someone else has done it, you can do it too.
Love is our most powerful resource. It’s the boundless energy that connects all matter and draws like to like. We are living at the exciting time when quantum physics is aligning with spiritual teachings. We are witnessing the enlightenment of minds around the globe. Synthesizing modern knowledge and ancient wisdom, we’re rapidly experiencing a leap towards full potential living. Harnessing the power of both our divinely intelligent nature and our intuitive animal instincts, we can evolve to a whole new level of existence. Using the Science of Love
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill’s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love. ________________________________________ "Action is the first requirement of all faith. Faith is an active state of mind. When a plan comes through to your conscious mind, accept it with appreciation and gratitude and act upon it at once. Don’t hesitate, argue, worry or challenge that it is right. Simply act in good faith." ~Napoleon Hill _________________________________________ Love says, “Apply Faith”
This week, I’ve been thoroughly enjoying Dr. Wayne Dyer’s audio program, Excuses Begone! How to Change Lifelong Self-Defeating Thinking Habits. In it, Dr. Dyer walks you through a process of increasing your awareness and examining your beliefs so that you can experience the positive change you seek in your life. It’s truly amazing what we can do when we open our minds and hearts to what is truly possible. And I want to be living proof that everything is possible with Love. Confession of a Love Teacher
What drives you? How do you make decisions? If you aren’t paying attention to your process, you’re missing an opportunity to make improvements in your life. It’s how we interact with ourselves that makes us who we are. And, thankfully, we’re free to change this relationship whenever we’d like. If you aren’t getting the results you seek, it’s something going on inside of you that is the cause. When we’re willing to take responsibility for creating our circumstances, we become empowered to find new ways of being and doing.
I finally did it. I gave up my favorite TV show. The only one I watched, in fact. Because it doesn’t make the cut for The Love Diet. (Find out more about The Love Diet here: https://maryannehorsman.com/lastdietvideo/ ) I enjoyed watching the show (Which will remain nameless) because I fell in Love with the characters. The romantic and comedic aspects were good entertainment, but it’s still a crime drama. And I’m focused on creating a more Loving world. I believe that art reflects society... and society reflects art. So choosing what media we consume casts an important vote.
Let’s admit it. Life can get pretty intense some times. Even though we may live a life of relative ease with all of our modern conveniences, there’s a whole lot of stress that comes along with our cultural expectations. There’s potentially a sense of obligation to act, look and talk a certain way. Depending on who you spend time with, there are particular beliefs that you’re expected to share. And that’s why today’s edition of The Love Post is a friendly reminder that Love wants you to be happy. Love is Your Best Friend
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill’s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love. ________________________________________ Personal Initiative "The power that starts all action. Personal initiative is the underlying foundation of everyone who achieves significance. The minute you have the drive and passion to think and act on your own, there’s no limit to what you can accomplish." ~Napoleon Hill _________________________________________
It’s amazing to think that we really can write our own rules. We can live how we want. Sure, you can choose to live by society’s rules or let someone else make decisions for you. But why not determine your own destiny by consciously creating principles that give you the greatest joy and fulfillment? If we are going to follow rules, whose better to follow tha Love’s! Here’s a list of the top 10 Love Rules to live by: â¥1 Breathe... All the time... Consciously and Intentionally... It really does help tremendously!
I asked the family what The Love Post ought to be about tonight... And my five year old said, “Love supports you all the time. It’s in your body.” Wise young lady, don’t you think? I asked how Love helps us, and she said, “Love your body. Love yourself and Love others.” And when I asked how we do this, she said, “Do what you don’t want to do.” Now, at first that might sound strange, but I actually think it’s very insightful. And, knowing her experience in life so far, it makes perfect sense to me. Listen and Cooperate
I’ve told you how powerful it is to imagine your ideal Love, your perfect life. But what do you do after you have those clear images of your desires in your mind? How do you get from where you are now to that ideal state of being? Plan Your Dream Planning is a crucial piece of achieving any worthy goal. Without a plan to follow, getting to the life of your dreams is at best a challenge and potentially even a hardship added to your current situation. You don’t want to get stuck feeling frustrated that you aren’t making progress towards your desired lifestyle.
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill’s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love. ________________________________________ Embrace Your Pleasing Personality What makes you You? How you look? What you wear? How and what you think? What you say? What you do? Your habits? What you eat? What you drink? Who you hang out with? All of the above.
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill‘s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love. ________________________________________ Controlled Attention "Great achievements are the results of the focused mind. Controlled attention leads to mastery in any type of human endeavor. As you concentrate on your major purpose, you project a clear picture of that purpose upon the conscious mind. Next, the subconscious mind takes over until you take action." ~Napoleon Hill
Love is gaining momentum! There is so much positivity in the world. So many people want to create a future full of Love, Peace, Joy and Prosperity... And not just for themselves. But for those they Love and for everyone. Because there’s a growing understanding of our connectedness... Our oneness. My enthusiasm and excitement is building greatly! The Facebook community I began, A More Loving World, is welcoming new members all the time! We are uniting to empower Love in our lives and in the world at large.
This edition of The Love Post is part of a series. We’ll be reviewing Napoleon Hill‘s 17 Principles of Success and how they relate to creating a life that you absolutely Love. ________________________________________ Budgeting Time and Money "Maximize these valuable, finite resources. Where will you be in five, ten, twenty years? You already know. Simply consider how you spend your spare time and how you spend your money. If your time and money are spent on your family, on improving yourself and by helping others, you will achieve greatness." ~Napoleon Hillr
Why not? It’s a mystery to be solved. Why would any of us, and collectively, all of us together, choose a future filled with anything but Love, joy, peace and happiness? Isn’t it in our power to decide what we want and focus all our thought and energy on exactly that? It is. So what’s holding us back? Why Love Gets Lost The current state of affairs is the result of all that has come to pass so far. And we’ve gotten so caught up in that past, we’ve forgotten that we can choose any future we wish. Indeed, there has been tremendous Love throughout history.
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful young maiden. And she believed with all her heart that her True Love would find her... And she dreamed of the day when he would arrive and wrap her in his warm embrace. They would live happily ever after... The maiden waited through many lonely years, but she never stopped believing that her True Love was on his way... And she often imagined how spectacular she would feel once they were finally together... Your Own Fairy Tale