The Importance of Love.

At the start of any new spiritual journey it is necessary to ground oneself in the love of the universe. What better to keep in mind than the simple fact that the universe loves, in such an all encompassing, unconditional manner? This is likely to be a difficult concept for many going through hard times to grasp, but is a completely necessary step to prevent being taken in by false gurus or others seeking to gain from your vulnerability.

What is love?

At its core, love is the practical attraction force that binds the universe together. There are many theories and definitions throughout the cultures and histories of the world that seek to nail it down. The kind of love that we are talking about in this blog post however is not so much romantic love, but unconditional love. This is the kind that occurs when you look into another's eyes and see the oneness in them to the point that your affections transcend any outward material differences. The kind of love that says - I see - that we are One.

Why love?

Love is not self serving. It does not wish to convert or sell anything to anyone, and wishes only the best for us. It is a wonderful signpost towards true periods of enlightenment. Love will guard you against those who wish to use you for their own gain. It is well known within spiritual communities that spirit guides ONLY have unconditional love and warmth for those that channel them. If something seems disconcerting or unloving in nature or makes you feel in any way unsure, it can be (more easily) discarded as insecurity/anxiety, the channeling of souls on lower planes (i.e., those who have not yet crossed to the other side), or even as the self serving interest of other humans who may not have your best interest at heart.

How do I ground myself?

There are many different techniques that can be used to ground yourself in the love of the universe. Some favorites include;

1. Walking in nature - I prefer to do this at the ocean. Shoes off, so you can feel the sand and water against your skin. Spend time thanking the universe for the beauty of the surrounds. Meditate on the thought that all of this was made by the universe for YOU to experience, with no expectation of reciprocation.
   

2. Mindfulness meditation - calm your breathing and systematically relax the muscles in your body. Start at the top of your head and work your way down to your toes. Repeat from the top when you get to the bottom until your thoughts are only of being present in your body. Repeat the mantra - Here I Am - slowly as you breathe out each time. This can help to bring you back to the present moment especially if you are stuck in an anxiety spiral. If you have a favorite visualisation you can use that. I often imagine I am floating in a pool of water on top of a mountain.
   

3. Write a gratitude entry in your journal. This can be more useful if done in the morning before a busy day because it helps to keep in your mind the things that are important to you. You will be able to see events or interactions that happen throughout the day with more clarity as to their authenticity.
   

4. Compare the actions/messages/preaching of others around you with the unconditional nature of the love of the universe. Hold your judgements in peace and patience for when you can have time to yourself to reflect. Meditate and remember that stillness is also an acceptable response if you do not feel comfortable to follow someone or agree with their message.
   

The Love of the Universe is NOT;

Sexual (I am not saying that Oneness cannot be experienced through sex, however be very careful of anyone telling you that you can gain enlightenment through a sexual practice - the love of the universe for you is not predominantly sexual in nature)

Forceful (the universe does not require that you believe in a certain way, or take a certain path)

Selective (there are no "chosen few", ALL are beloved by the universe)

Conditional in any way (the universe thinks you are perfectly you, exactly as you are)

Personal Experience;

I write this so that these words can be searched online by those who have perhaps experienced something similar, so that they do not feel alone.

About six months previous to my spontaneous and most thorough awakening process so far, I became aware of a presence that sat to the left of me and just behind my head. It seemed to be sitting there and making itself known with the aim to reassure me that it was coming. To let me know that it would keep me still and safe. It felt intimately close and infinitely far away and vast at the same time. The feeling of a celestial cloud of gas from space, sitting on my left hand shoulder and just letting me know it was there. I knew it was the love of the universe instinctually even before the full picture was made clear to me. This is important because through the following 6 months I went through a prelude of a "dark night of the soul" that left me feeling incredibly raw. The knowledge that I could discern true, unconditional love and feel it around me like a cloak even in the pits of despair is possibly one of my earliest and most comforting thoughts of awareness.

I wish most ardently for the same feeling of comfort for you as you complete your own cycles of life.

All my love

Lunette xx