Daily Question, March 23 How can I stretch my heart to love bigger? To love more of the world? 50 Reflections Share Click here to cancel reply.Please log in or Create a Profile to post a comment. Notify me when someone replies to my comment via e-mail. reality6 months agorealityThis question reminds me of the stodgy at ACIM, who make believe 'one can extend their hearts'; as if it's an intellectual practice- 'and eventually it will become true'. That's just 'magical thinking', which Piaget states we should be giving up by four years old. The intellect can't lead for the life doesn't follow. If, through your practices and studies, you feel love for all of humanity, life, the Earth and The Cosmos, as I do, then you do; or you don't. If one's off by a millimeter they'...This question reminds me of the stodgy at ACIM, who make believe ‘one can extend their hearts’; as if it’s an intellectual practice- ‘and eventually it will become true’. That’s just ‘magical thinking’, which Piaget states we should be giving up by four years old. The intellect can’t lead for the life doesn’t follow. If, through your practices and studies, you feel love for all of humanity, life, the Earth and The Cosmos, as I do, then you do; or you don’t. If one’s off by a millimeter they’ll soon be off by a mile on their paths. ‘What goes around comes around’, ‘do unto others as you’d have them do unto you’, ‘know thyself’, ‘for every cause there are enumerable effects’, etc., cliches point in the direction, unless we’re very accurate with our studies, in touch with reality evolutionarily, the cause will end up realizing the opposite of the intentions behind it, within the effects; in all probability. You can’t learn calculus without first learning geometry, etc.; ‘shortcuts are for suckers’, etc… Thanx for all you do, have a great day š reality Read More2 Reply Tree6 months agoTreeThe moment I get triggered inside, it all starts with a thought. Then can come the emotion attached to the thought. Then can come the words/behaviors that stem from the emotion.. Many times I am not aware of the thought that is attached to the person/place/thing that may be triggering me inside. My thoughts can be attached to my āegoā and can be protecting that ego.. If I can stop and get in touch with myself and the God of my understanding in that moment, I can break the chain of destructiv...The moment I get triggered inside, it all starts with a thought. Then can come the emotion attached to the thought. Then can come the words/behaviors that stem from the emotion.. Many times I am not aware of the thought that is attached to the person/place/thing that may be triggering me inside. My thoughts can be attached to my āegoā and can be protecting that ego.. If I can stop and get in touch with myself and the God of my understanding in that moment, I can break the chain of destructive patterns of thoughts, words and/or behaviors and be humble and free of ego in that moment..This is easier said than done! But deeply ingrained beliefs and thoughts, many times stemming from my life experience, are the place for me to start to identify and pray to have changed. Many of these beliefs have to do with myselfā¦ I canāt give away something I donāt have for myself, including love.. I have to root out my unloving beliefs toward myself and then once free I can be open to seeing others as they are and be loving towards them. Sometimes love can mean having boundaries, this has been important for me to learn as well. I can love someone but not like what they do.. Read More1 Reply GCharlotte6 months agoGCharlotteI may be more aware of my self and love from this to love bigger giving greater to the world. 1 Reply Ose6 months agoOseThrough being grateful. 1 Reply CATHOLIC DEE6 months agoCATHOLIC DEEhe is edication word that strikes is STRETCH????? can this be done I have heart problems medically THERE ARE MEDS THAT I TAKE DAILY TO REGULATE AND CONTROL MY HEART As listening to my LORD I AM NOT OF THIS WORLD BUT IN IT SO HOW CAN THIS BE DONE (SORRY FOR CAPS) COMPUTER PROBLEM there is meds i take daily dication that i 1 Reply Hot Sauce6 months agoHot SauceBy practicing forgiveness for anyone who has wronged me each day. That way, I don’t demonize anyone but remember that we’re all human, we all make mistakes, and we all deserve second chances. 6 Reply Isa Danelatos6 months agoIsa DanelatosFree it from the fear that makes it narrower and smaller. Feel more loved and open up a new inner world to share. 3 Reply jeepster396 months agojeepster39Ugh! Being totally honest here. I wish I knew how to do that. I know you’re right but don’t know how. I’m searching though….. š 1 Reply SUJATA6 months agoSUJATA By responding and not reacting to a person/ situation. It will mean I have to look at things with an unconditioned mind. It will come only with practice. 3 Reply Tahsin Tabassum6 months agoTahsin TabassumIt’s already stretched 1 Reply Debra6 months agoDebraTahsin: And open, is it not? 3 Reply Linda6 months agoLindaTo be aware of all the people in need at this time,. and to share our resources with them. 6 Reply TeriB6 months agoTeriBTo let go of judgement and criticism, to be more accepting and patient. Being mindful and grateful for the people and things I have in my life. To aware of the needs of others as well as our planet, being a good listener. 4 Reply pkr6 months agopkrI have just been trying to bless everyone. Praying for everyone. Regardless of good or bad or evil. I have just been trying so very very hard to not judge anyone and know we are all in this together, we are all struggling, me included. If anything our world just needs love, love and more love. Stay Strong All…..??? 8 Reply Gerry6 months agoGerryThe global health challenges facing us cannot but help stretch our hearts as we share with all people common fear and concerns. Our lives have been similarly altered regardless of political, religious, or ethnic beliefs Ironically, forced isolation is bringing us together. 8 Reply Ed Schulte6 months agoEd Schultewords to live byā¦ā¦ āA real human being should have a heart radiating love as a bright sun, lighting the faces of every human being. When the sun gives us light, does it deny its light and hidden warmth to those we consider evil? No, so likewise we are supposed to make our hearts a sun radiating love -love for everyone. And this love, this light, everyone is in need of to find his or her way.ā DASKALOS 6 Reply Javier Visionquest6 months agoJavier VisionquestThe human body is synonymous to the planet, Terra, in the same sense that our minds reflect the world we inhabit. When we realize this connection we will take responsibility for each and heal the whole. 7 Reply Debra6 months agoDebraJavier: Yes. And thank you for reminding me what I need to take responsibility for to heal myself and to heal āas you state itā, the whole. Blessings, Debra 4 Reply Javier Visionquest6 months agoJavier VisionquestThis world is like a mirror, when we look into a mirror to discover that our hair is a mess, we fix our hair and the reflection follows. This is what I mean when I say that radical self love is the way to healing ourselves and the world. Peace be with you, Debra 4 Reply Katrina6 months agoKatrinaMuch to ponder here. I always read the other responses before posting my own. Kevinās rang so true to me today, that I canāt move off his point. I have so many questions about loving the unloveable ā the ones that are not taking this disease seriously, the ones that seem to have power or self interest ahead of peopleās lives, the ones that have no idea what it would be like not to get the respirator, the ones who have no concept of what it would be like to make the decisions of who gets ...Much to ponder here. I always read the other responses before posting my own. Kevinās rang so true to me today, that I canāt move off his point. I have so many questions about loving the unloveable ā the ones that are not taking this disease seriously, the ones that seem to have power or self interest ahead of peopleās lives, the ones that have no idea what it would be like not to get the respirator, the ones who have no concept of what it would be like to make the decisions of who gets to live and who will die. The only thing I know to do is pray. Because my anger, frustration and sadness feels so justifiable it would be a sin to ignore it. So I just pray. And I am grateful I can pray. That is where I find gratitude. Read More5 Reply Palm6 months agoPalmWith you Katrina <3 1 Reply Debra6 months agoDebraHow? Open to the awakening in the world today. It stretches my heart. Open to those despairing and in need of my/our love. It stretches my heart. Open to my own gifts that Iāve held back and am no longer afraid of. It stretches my heart to others in my life, surrounding my life and felt from what seemingly is afar yet is right within my grasp. 5 Reply Amor fati6 months agoAmor fatiLet go of negatives. The cosmos automatically replaces them with positives all rooted in love. 6 Reply Mark Piper6 months agoMark PiperTo choose pause over immediacy; to recognize that I should have my default posture -- at least at this time -- in "pause" or "rest" in "being" rather than "doing". Pausing gives shape to love, and allows me to recognize love rather than reacting immediately which usually means choosing frustration, anger, expediency or any other minimally loved, or loveless response. Additionally if my posture is that of pause, I won't develop "decision fatigue" every blessed minute I'm faced with the choice...To choose pause over immediacy; to recognize that I should have my default posture — at least at this time — in “pause” or “rest” in “being” rather than “doing”. Pausing gives shape to love, and allows me to recognize love rather than reacting immediately which usually means choosing frustration, anger, expediency or any other minimally loved, or loveless response. Additionally if my posture is that of pause, I won’t develop “decision fatigue” every blessed minute I’m faced with the choice of responding with love or responding without love. Pausing, not stopping, I hope allows the my heart to stretch and love bigger. Read More6 Reply Ed Schulte6 months agoEd SchulteKnow Thy Self, Without TRUE Self knowledge to the level of āThe Peace that knows no otherā it is not fair to say, āones heart is ready to be stretched out to love more of the worldā. āAs Human beings we live on this planet. But as Spirit-Souls Selves, the Planet and the entire Universe, lives in each Human Heartā DASKAOS 6 Reply 1 2 Next » My Private Gratitude Journal Write an entry in your private gratefulness journal Get Started This site is brought to you by A Network for Grateful Living, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are fully tax deductible in the U.S.A. DONATE https://gratefulness.org/content/uploads/2015/03/GX-Gold-Participant-L.png Community Engagement Guidelines Privacy Policy [email protected] Connect with us on Social Media: © 2000 - 2020, A Network for Grateful Living Website by Briteweb
