"Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength"~

Of all the gifts someone gives me, love always amazes me. It comes from a connection that randomly happens, or so it may seem at the onset. I am learning that it is when I need strength the most, love shows up in abundance. If I allow it to, that is. In times past, I was not always or often in the 'allowing' frame of mind. I continue to learn more about the 'allowances' from my 'awakened' perspective. I love maturity, where love continues to blossom and I continue to strengthen.

~"loving someone deeply gives you courage." 

Boldness and daring have always been part and parcel of my 'love' strengths. When the 'deep love' became obvious, the courage to keep it sacred began to surface and grow in focus. I did not believe it would manifest to this deeper level. Trials obscured the visions of romance and future happiness from time to time. It was when I changed my focus to being the 'someone who is loved' that I could see my strength become the courage to allow being loved. Romance and happiness are shared responses to the strength and courage love requires. Being deeply loved requires love; acknowledged, given and received.

What will you do for someone you love deeply for Valentine's Day this year. Today is a great day to think about it. There is a part of my own heart that is looking to make this a very special day. It falls on Friday this year.  Plan to do something special for yourself, as well as someone you love deeply. Go get some cards today, while the selections are still good. Plan. Prepare. This is where great enjoyment originates. Our fur-buddies count as someone, too. 

Being deeply loved requires love; acknowledged, given and received.

December Goals and Visions 

It is time to create a 2014 Vision Board. I created 2 last year. One for personal, spiritual growth and one for the entrepreneur, author, creative side of my life. It was the first time that I did one that others could see. I know the powerful energy that comes from releasing what is in your head and heart, as well as capturing it for future review. I am thankful for this exercise that stands like a soldier in my squad (on my wall) to remind me of what is important and help me focus on my goals.

This year I am going to use the help of others to guide me and grow deeper in my understanding of how powerful that energy can be. Deliberate, intentional focus on what my head and my heart are longing for is a process that grows continually, as each layer of our life unfolds to reveal the next level of understanding needed. Of course, journaling plays an important role in staying the course. This is where I see the rubber meeting the road. Distractions and derailments are almost always made visible in the words on the journal page. 

As I awaken throughout the year, following my "Awaken" calendar prompts, I expect this new vision board to evolve. What I will do differently this year is define my vision statements more. Focus briefly. Allow the moving on to what is next as I create a 2014 vision board all through the year.