Find Something Lovable
14th-century Persian poet Hafiz wrote, “The subject tonight is love. And for tomorrow night as well. As a matter of fact, I know of no better topic for us to discuss until we all die!”
Can you think of a better topic at this moment? Recognizing that we usually get what we seek, what do you actively seek throughout your day? Are you looking for proof that your Creator loves and adores you? Or do you spend your precious moments daydreaming about how to prove yourself right or beating yourself up for making mistakes?
What we think about, we bring about. When my focus is on love, I find lovely things. I recognize that I am surrounded by love and beauty, which continues to bloom in new, unique ways. Your invitation for this week is to find something lovely in everything. Yes, even that!
American New Thought writer, teacher, and leader Ernest Holmes observed, “If one sees only unloveliness in others, it is because unloveliness is a strong element in them. The light we throw on others is generated in our soul, and we see them as we choose to see them.”
This quote suggests that when someone consistently perceives negative qualities or “unloveliness” in others, it may be because they possess those same qualities within themselves. The way we view others reflects our own inner thoughts and feelings. It implies that the judgment or negativity we project onto others is a product of our mindset and self-perception. In other words, how we see others is influenced by our inner state and biases. It follows that when I perceive the positive qualities or loveliness in others, I experience the same loving qualities within myself. Woohoo! You can’t see what you don’t know or have within you.
I like how I feel when thinking loving thoughts or speaking about love. Dr. David R. Hawkins developed the widely known Map of Consciousness®. Each level on the map has an associated vibration or frequency ranging from 100 (fear) to 1000 (transcendence). Love is at 500, which explains why it feels good to think loving thoughts and be present to the love within and all around me. I need to step out of my mind and into the newness of the moment. I invite you to do the same. So many of us are experiencing our thoughts about life rather than life itself. That keeps us in bondage, limiting our growth and keeping us safe, so we think. Step out of your mind and into the game of life.
Find something lovable in everything this week. Pay attention to what happens within as you actively seek and contemplate the endearing qualities and characteristics of others. Not only does it feel good, but it also positively affects our bodies and minds. A healthy mind works harmoniously with the body, improving the immune system and benefiting your emotional well-being and overall health.
Find something lovable in everything.
And so it is.
