I’m often asked about the history of Voice of Choices. How did it get started? What is my background/training? What have I done to encourage and steward the magazine’s growth?
The answers are simple and reflect a willingness to continue living in acknowledgement of the ‘Power of Love’. Almost 5 years ago, while looking for a personal definition of my purpose in life and offering a weekly Reiki Circle, I created a flyer to give to those attending,. In high school I had been editor of the school newspaper so it was easy enough to put together a little fold-over peice of paper with some nice pictures and relevant information that could go home with the participants at the Reiki Circle.
While I was satisfied with assisting others on their personal healing journeys, I knew there was a wealth of information available which could offer so many more choices than what I was able to teach. The flyer became a newsletter.
As I continued to refine the definition of ‘my purpose’ I discovered how much I truly enjoyed sharing information.With a core belief that life is filled with endless possibilities and a myriad of choices, it became my passion to publish a sampling of articles which offer glimpses into alternatives in self-development, personal empowerment and spirituality without the boundaries often accompanying organized religion.
I have watched as thousands of lives are touched by the power of love expressed in the articles featured each month. For me it has been an incredible journey. Beginning with little more than an idea, it hasn’t always been easy to trust that employing my interests, talents and intuition and following my passion could or would be enough. Without formal training ‘society’ could easily have convinced me to get another ‘regular’ job. Yet, with a resume’ including the variety mine does, I had never found employment which truly inspired me. There was always something missing and I would often try to convince my employer to let me create promotional materials (ads, business cards, and even a website) as an oulet for my desire to be creative.
What I am learning through Voice of Choices is the amazing results possible when we tap into the Power of Love. This month’s articles provide
inspiration and information you may find useful as you choose Love. Surrendering to Love, Being Gentle With Yourself, Honoring who you are and what you feel you have to offer the world blesses humanity with your unique and individual talents in a way which empowers you and others. Sounds easy, doesn’t it? Simple enough, Right? Sure.
In everyday life, no matter what direction our path takes, we constantly have the choice to remember the Power of Love. A little story illustrates the point.
A few weeks ago I responded to an email about an upcoming workshop. Impressed by the content and intention of the group’s website, I contacted them about running an article. Easy enough? But the process became a little more complicated when I realized the information I had provided was not clearly understood.
Complications increased as this month’s deadling/lifeline rapidly approached and the details necessary for best representing their work became another set of ‘tasks’ that had to be done at the last minute. Throw into the mix a complete difference in communication styles, and the energy of a double gemini trying to get everything done. Or should I say, trying to get everything done perfectly and on time.
Thankfully a third party stepped in and we were all able to appreciate each other’s place in the overall picture. I was made aware that my frustration, which had manifested as an energy beyond some people’s comfort zone, was matched by that felt by the author. For a moment in time it seems we were both feeling inadequate – yet the expression of our frustration was very different for each of us and it was only by returning to the Power of Love that resolution was reached.
In times of challenge, when we may revert to past patterns or hear old tapes playing in our mind, it is most important to find our connection to Love. When details and specifics almost seem to dictate a necessity for fear, that is the time to use The Power of Love and hold onto faith.
Each opportunity to expand and improve our response to challenge brings us a step closer to balance, a breath closer to peace. I am grateful that my purpose continues to allow expansion of my interpersonal and business skills. I am grateful for my own increasing patience, tolerance and love towards myself and others as I continue to solidify new and more effective attitudes and behaviors – based in and empowered by the most creative force in our world…… Love.