When Times Are Beyond Tough: Filling Yourself to the Brim with Love
It can be hard to find the light in dark times, and cultivating love for ourselves and others can be even more challenging. When overwhelmed by chaos and exhaustion, we often miss the brilliance of light hidden behind the darkness. In these moments, reconnecting with our inner truth – our heart space and infinite well of compassion and empathetic wisdom – is the only way forward, though it can feel elusive. With so much social media and news manipulation, it is understandable to feel overwhelmed and insecure. When pushed to our limits, it is time to reclaim our attention from negative sources and habits, and instead, fill ourselves to the brim with love. Becoming aware of what makes you feel anxious, fearful, or despairing, or when you’ve experienced or watched something that makes you “feel bad,” is an indication showing you that what you’ve encountered is “off track” and not in alignment with love. It is in these moments that we must move toward ourselves and the light within, and toward those things that help us open and expand our closed hearts once more.
Our first teacher is our own heart.
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