Love As a Way of Being 

By Peggy Lindsey 
Love is powerful. This month, we often celebrate the romantic aspect of love with the popular gifts of flowers and chocolates. Perhaps even an engagement ring! But love is so much more, isn’t it? 

People confuse love with an emotion, especially those euphoric feelings when one falls in love with that special someone. But love is found in every relationship. It is widely considered that humans are “wired for love” as our brains, inner circuits, and hormones drive us toward connection. It is a fundamental need of ours, not a luxury 

In truth, love is a way of being. When we move beyond love as a fleeting emotion to a conscious choice and mindset, our entire approach to life changes. Our focus turns to kindness, compassion, and presence, which then cultivates openness, honesty, and trust. 

We do this in our ordinary lives. We can show up with love in the way we speak to others, how we listen, in the kindness we offer when no one is watching. It’s the text that says, “How are you?” Or arriving with a hot coffee and a helping hand. These are the little things that make a huge difference. 

Each of us has the power to change someone’s day, an outlook, a situation . . . Not because we’re extraordinary, but by being compassionate, present, and loving in the ways we can. 

So, let’s celebrate love in our lives as we share it with one another. Just don’t forget to shower that love on yourself, too! 

Peggy Lindsey is a Professional Life Coach, Master Teacher of Arcing Light Energy Healing, and a Spiritual Mentor. Her passion is assisting women on their journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more joyfully and consciously. She created her business, On Angels’ Wings Healing and Coaching, in 2012 and currently practices in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. She can be reached at 928-273-8447. For more info, www.OnAngelsWingsHealing.com/. 

{Explore more of Peggy’s wisdom on our website at thespringsmagazine.com/category/health-wellness/lindsey/.} 

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