It’s Self-Love and Worth that Points the Way to Enduring Love.
I am placing this blog under Transcendental Love because – Living in Gratitude for the distance we have travelled reveals – Love alone is the sole path we are to be upon.
Our quest for Love may not lead us to the reality of love if we have not found self-love and worth within ourselves. Our decisions to find love can be rooted in the fear of being alone and the untrue stories we hold unto. Our intimate relationships reflect where we are in our understanding of this quest. It is only when we realize it is the overflow of our own self-regard and value that love genuinely points the way to enduring relationships.
My sole purpose has not been in the roles I have played, as son, brother, uncle, worker in multi-jobs, and my key life calling, ministry, but the love I have brought through those roles. My identity is not in any one of those experiences, but the realization, my purpose is loving. In that awareness there is also the pain of releasing, forgiving, opening to new understanding and perspectives of my being,
I have shared, I went into ministry as a calling for all the wrong reasons. – seeking approval and validation for doing good. The root of that was the intense self-hatred and loathing I held inside of me because of the complexity of my sexuality and believing the world considered me something abhorrent.
I have triumphed over that view and am profoundly grateful I have lived through the dark nights of my soul to awaken to the light and blessing I am. I have also realized it is as the dark and light are intertwining that brings the authenticity I bring to life. My acceptance of it all is key to personal illumination that I am not my roles, I am what I have brought to them. This is not easy to remember.
Living from that core of love requires I do deeper inner work and free the unforgiveness and pain that I’ve stored within my body* I want to assure that when I share stories they are not about repetition of darkness and pain or carrying forward the experience of being a victim but rising to the empowerment of being the Victor.
I have created angels around me through this life journey. I no longer need to prove my worth. My purpose on the planet is to evidence self-love and love for others – and that is what I want to carry forward into eternity. That’s my soul role and my purpose of Being.
Quote from Angel Howard’s new book available on Amazon – “Issues in Your Tissues.”
“No one can be stagnant for long; your body replicates new cells every day. Within seven years, all the cells in your body are completely replaced, making you an entirely “new person.” Your blood moves constantly. Your heart beats on. Your lungs breathe. In and out. In and out. All of it without you even making an effort. So, you can’t be stagnant even if you try – your body moves and so do your thoughts. The best you can do is be intentional about it. No one is ever too young or old to act with intention, to change their lives, to begin feeling the way they want to feel!”
Do the work – emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually – evidence the immensity of the power of your identity as being LOVE!
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