I was walking through the airport a while ago when I heard a whisper. I had been traveling and feeling a little crabby and out of sorts. Not sleeping the best while away, and eating poorly, definitely not meditating. I was irritable, and couldn’t get off the plane soon enough.

I was on the moving sidewalk on the G concourse at MSP airport when I heard it. It was a clear whisper that said “It’s not every day I fall in love with you…I missed a day.” I love it when I hear a whisper or message from love, the Divine, God. And it was a perfect message for me, like God, saying “ok Jill, I haven’t loved you up today, I’m sorry, I know you are feeling crabby, I missed a day.” I wanted to make sure I didn’t forget the whisper, so I stopped to write it down.

Have you ever had a day where you’ve felt a bit forgotten? Where maybe that feeling of love and support isn’t as clear or strong? I have too. I’d like to share a meditation practice that works for me most of the time to connect with that source of love that is never far, just waiting for us to notice it, to invite it in to fill us up. Here’s what I do when I need a little love:

• I take a few breaths and put my hand over my heart.
• I begin to intentionally breathe in and out of my heart area, holding my attention there. I breathe focusing on my heart area for several minutes.
• Then I recall the feeling of love I have for someone or a feeling of appreciation and gratitude. Sometimes I say “I am very grateful for…” I allow my heart to feel this love or this feeling of appreciation and gratitude.
• I allow this feeling of love to expand and grow. Sometimes I imagine it filling the space around me.
• Then I acknowledge this feeling of love that is growing and expanding as the presence of God as love, filling my heart.

So today, if you are feeling like you need a little love, remember that love presence of God is only a few breaths away. Try falling into your heart and letting that magical presence love you up.

Wishing you the knowing that you are loved…every day.

xo,

Jill