Our lives emcompass all kinds of adaptations, adjustments and accommodations. Influenced by social networks and illusive standards of success and happiness, our identity and behavior can be ever changing. The need for approval, to fit in and be accepted, can be exhausting by the diffent roles played in various settings. Living up to external expectations such as maintaining a suitable image and being excessively ambitious, can result in losing yourself. Ambition ignites creativity and innovation, but in excess, can be detrimental. Healthy ambition helps us maintain balance and allow natural unfoldment.

Life is experienced through the lens of core beliefs, which are assumptions about ourselves, others, and outlook on life. These beliefs, some formed during early childhood, may be limiting and do not reflect the truth of who we really are. Our true self is obscured by external identities and limiting beliefs that should be exposed, acknowledged and transformed. Our true, authentic self, is unchanging and the moral compass that guides our thoughts, feelings and behaviors resulting in satisfactory outcomes. Being tue to yourself is living by your own standards and not compromising your moral values nor worrying about what others think. Do what really matters and what is really important. You can be true to yourself by knowing your worth, acknowledging your feelings, nurturing your inner child and developing your support system. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each.

Our Love In Action Practice focuses on knowing your worth and being in integrity with yourself. Pay attention to what makes you feel comfortable and uncomfortable. Our true feelings can be guiding forces. For example, if you are given a task that compromises your integrity, how does it make you feel? Explore your feelings. Do you feel conflict or strife? Do you move forward making a decision to honor the request even though you have doubts or do you honor your truth? Take time to give thought before responding. Conside rappropriate responses and reflect on the possible outcomes. What response makes you feel good about yourself?

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Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpt on "Inner Truth".

What will happen to me as I age? Who will care for me? How can I not be a burden to others? How can I get the most out of my life each day?

It is our personal responsibility to love and care for ourselves. As we love and care for ourselves, we gracefully reciprocate to others. Our human society is interdependent and as humans, we cannot live and act in isolation. Healthy and complementary relationships help us thrive and enhance the quality of our lives. Life circumstances are unpredictable, and we never know when we may need the support of others or be in a position to give support to others. Caregiving can be stressful due to emotional, mental, and physical srain. If we complain and regard ourselves as a burden, it causes difficulty and hardship. If we are neglectful of our own self-care, we set up a challenge for those who have to care for us in the event we cannot care for ourselves.

Within the realm of our capacity to care for ourselves, it is essential to practice a healthy lifestyle to maximize personal well-being throughout our lives. This means reframing from destructive habits detrimental to our physical well-being, changing negative self-defeating thoughts that inhibit quality living and managing our emotions to maintain satisfying relationships. As we age, it is hoped that we become wiser and more thoughtful of ourselves and others.

When we are compassionate, considerate, and cultivate loving qualities, we become beautiful people to to aaround. Whether we are the giver or receiver of support, we must take care of ourselves in order to take care of others. Loving and caring for ourselves are mutually reciprocal and complimentary acts achieved by: Being healthy, peaceful, generous, and grateful for challenges. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each.

Our 'Love In Action' Practice is to focus on being your personal best to get the most out of life each day. Reflect on how you nurture and nourish your overall well-being. Examine each aspect of yourself including physical, mental, emotional, intellectual and spiritual. Journal on things you would like to do and take action steps for each.

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Dr. Jean Marie concludes the episode with her excerpts on 'Self-Comfort' and 'Self-Talk'.

Love influences the consciousness of individuals and impacts society and the world at large. Achieving the highest level of consciousness is to live in the vibration of love, our natural state of being. As a result of our current world challenge and problems witnessed daily, we have an opportunity to enter a new era of evolution. Now, we are discerning what life is all about and what really matters. We are sorting out deep conditioned beliefs and society values that no longer reflect who we are nor serve our highest good.

Love is fundamental to human existence. However, fear-based prejudices and attitudes have shaped our worldview and perceptions of ourselves. This reality is different from the reality of love. Despite our need for human bonding and social connection, our prison of suffering is created by separation, ignorance and injustice. It's time to discard outworn beliefs, become free, and raise our consciousness to the vibration of love.

As referenced, love is the solution to our problems, but it is also our greatest challenge. Love is the light that shines in our hearts, the doorway to inner peace, path to Oneness, and the lamp that guides our way forward. Therefore, the meaning of love extends far beyond expressions of mere sentiments and objects of love. It is the ultimate driver of our lives. Conscious loving can be achieved by Loving yourself, Living your potential, Loving wholeheartedly, and Living by higher ideals. Dr. Jean Marie highlights each.

Our Love In Action Practice is to explore whether or not you are living your potential and being and doing what you love. Are you staying in your comfort zone? Are you living your potential? Journal on these points. If you are moving forward, how have you managed to do so and how have you become resilient. If you have not, choose one thing that speaks to your heart and image how you would feel achieving your heart's desire. Take a small step toward your desire and see where it takes you.

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Dr. Jean Marie closes with her excerpt on 'Self-Belief'.