You Are A Reflection Of The Universe

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Embodiments of Love,

A spiritual life needs 3 components  – Love God

Love Yourself and Give an Equal Measure of Love to All Others.

It’s really very simple, Louise Hay used to repeat constantly, when I was in training with her.  We would all laugh whenever she would say that.  And she would inevitably go on to say, “It’s simple, and it’s not easy.”

So in her brilliance she created these wonderful 12 steps to assist us with the second point  – Love Yourself.

I guarantee you that if you work these steps – you will fall in love with yourself, just like you have fallen in love with a girlfriend/boyfriend.  You will tumble up the ladder of love and into your  self and it is GOOD for there you will meet the God within and that brings into action Point Number 1 – Love God.  Once those two points are engaged, Point Number 3 – give an equal measure to others, is automatically covered.

I’ve been practicing these 12 steps since 1989 when I took the first intensive training with Louise and I guarantee you – this works.  It is the greatest gift you can give because as you reflect more of the Universe’s love, the more the Universe will reflect it back to you.  As  it ripples out into the world to everyone you come in contact with, the more of the Universe’s Love you have released for the whole world to experience.  YOU deserve this love right now and so does everyone else.

Here are 12 Commandments to help you learn how to love yourself:

1. Stop All Criticism.

Criticism never changes a thing. Refuse to criticize yourself. Accept yourself exactly as you are. Everybody changes. When you criticize yourself, your changes are negative. When you approve of yourself, your changes are positive.

2. Forgive Yourself.

Let the past go. You did the best you could at the time with the understanding, awareness, and knowledge that you had. Now you are growing and changing, and you will live life differently.

3. Don’t Scare Yourself.

Stop terrorizing yourself with your thoughts. It’s a dreadful way to live. Find a mental image that gives you pleasure, and immediately switch your scary thought to a pleasure thought.

4. Be Gentle and Kind and Patient.

Be gentle with yourself. Be kind to yourself. Be patient with yourself as you learn the new ways of thinking. Treat yourself as you would someone you really loved.

5. Be Kind to Your Mind.

Self-hatred is only hating your own thoughts. Don’t hate yourself for having the thoughts. Gently change your thoughts.

6. Praise Yourself.

Criticism breaks down the inner spirit. Praise builds it up. Praise yourself as much as you can. Tell yourself how well you are doing with every little thing.

7. Support Yourself.

Find ways to support yourself. Reach out to friends and allow them to help you. It is being strong to ask for help when you need it.

8. Be Loving to Your Negatives.

Acknowledge that you created them to fulfill a need. Now you are finding new, positive ways to fulfill those needs. So lovingly release the old negative patterns.

9. Take Care of Your Body.

Learn about nutrition. What kind of fuel does your body need in order to have optimum energy and vitality? Learn about exercise. What kind of exercise do you enjoy? Cherish and revere the temple you live in.

10. Do Mirror Work.

Look into your eyes often. Express this growing sense of love you have for yourself. Forgive yourself while looking into the mirror. Talk to your parents while looking into the mirror. Forgive them, too. At least once a day, say, “I love you, I really love you!”

11. Love Yourself . . . Do It Now.

Don’t wait until you get well, or lose the weight, or get the new job, or find the new relationship. Begin now—and do the best you can.

12. Have Fun.

Remember the things that gave you joy as a child. Incorporate them into your life now. Find a way to have fun with everything you do. Let yourself express the joy of living. Smile. Laugh. Rejoice, and the Universe rejoices with you!