Loving Awake

Where I used to live in California there was a coffee shop named The Coffee Gallery. Every morning they hung a sign that said "Open and Awake". I loved that sign because it was a great reminder to step fully into life! Being open and awake is the first step to truly loving ourselves, our families and friends. When we live unconsciously or asleep we struggle to pay attention, days run into weeks and before we know it kids grow up, careers go stagnant, relationships grow distant, dreams dim and we wonder "Who am I?". This closes us down to our purpose and creates depression, anxiety and worst of all, apathy.
One of the best gifts you can give yourself, your family and those that love you this Valentine's Day is YOU - fully alive. Decide that now is the best day to live. Do one thing different and see your perspective shift. Change one limiting thought or belief to the positive. Give your one and only life the value it deserves. Each of these actions will create an opportunity for you to be Open and Awake, ready to give and receive love like never before. Tomorrow we are going to look at simple ways to express love to those closest to you, yourself included!