@Jason — Hey Jason. Yep, we create that list, the list that never ends…and then start whittling away at it. Sometimes I find myself there. Where’s that getting us? Are we really getting any closer to that deeper part of us? Not really.… Great thought!

Here’s to love…giving and receiving it
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@Jenny — Hi Jenny. When that happens, it is sad. Sad when it takes our own impending death to realize what really matters in life. And I think that’s the message here for all of us, no matter where we are in our life — now is the time to focus on that deep love within us.

@Chris Edgar — Yes, accomplishments, accolades, money — things that might at some point seem like we’ve “earned” the love. That’s not how love is earned though, is it. Love is earned when love is given. And especially when that is love without expecting something in return. Great thoughts, Chris, thanks!

@Ricardo — Hi Ricardo. Great to see you here! Technology can be a great thing — but that’s just it — it’s a thing. And it’s people and the deep and meaningful connections with others that matter. And those are the real “moments” of life. Great thoughts!

@Patricia — Loving ourselves…so important to really having that connection first within, so that we can then go outward and share that love. And share it in what works for each of us — not what someone in imposing upon us. Patricia, it is good for you to do it your way…

@Robin Easton — Hello Robin. Finding that which truly matters, amongst the clutter…not necessarily an easy thing to do. And that’s because there is usually a lot of clutter (and some even disguised as the truly important). I know I sometimes get caught up in that clutter. when I can put myself in that place where I’m deeply connecting to love — at my core — I do feel this exactly as you describe — in beautiful ways. And Robin, it’s so good being on the same wavelength at you…

@Jeanne — Thank you Jeanne.

@Walter — It’s easy to get caught up in the trivial and that which doesn’t matter…when all we need, love, is right there for us. Right there, within our own soul…

@Lisa’s Chaos — Thank you Lisa.

@Julie — At our core, I think we all have the same basic wants — joy, love, connection. It’s in allowing that core within us to shine through, and to express those wants and feelings in our unique ways. And I love how you’ve written to your friend about “happily ever after”. We are who we are, each one of us — and our life experiences help to shape us. And when we can act out of a love that comes from within, in all the moments of our life — life can be “happily ever after” in all of those moments. Julie, thank you so much for being here, and sharing so beautifully.

@Rose — Yes, who are we living our life for? It matters not what others around us think — it’s how we feel about where we’re at and what we’re doing. Easy to say, not always easy to do. So good to see you at this place in your life where you’re marching to your own drum…

@Carla — Hi Carla. Oh, that’s so good — this idea of looking back over where we’ve been in our life, and deeply seeing what moments really stand out…and why. And what role love played in those moments. Thanks so much, Carla, for sharing these thoughts.

Yes, this is the key to living life to the fullest, I think; to be able to discern, which method of loving is the best one to offer in each moment and to honor that, to give that. To be that. Just this morning, I pondered the things that give life meaning. Without any hesitation, it came to me: love, joy, connection, celebration. …that meaning is found in the happy joy we feel when sharing love. Sharing in whatever way we can. Loving in whatever way we can.

I recently wrote a friend, saying that I used to keep hoping for the day I’d become perfect, because then life would truly be a state of “happily ever after.” Now, though, I’ve finally realized there are an infinite number of experiences which will provide me the opportunity to choose the loving thought and behavior, and that by always making that choice, thereby instantly transporting myself into “happily ever” once again, my life will be an unending series of “happily ever after MOMENTS.” And in that, I would be truly blessed.
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