Appropriate reading for today:

"Love is a universal power that has been called by many the supreme Good. The greatest teaching of Jesus was Love. He taught us to love one another - to love not only those who love us, but our enemies as well, even those who would hurt us. It is in these latter instances where we meet one of the most difficult challenges of life.

There is a conditioned human tendency to react with anger when we feel hurt. Our first impulse may be to say or do something hurtful in return, to retaliate. However, we learn as we evolve on the spiritual path that a reaction at the same level of the provocation can never be truly helpful or healing. We learn that only love can heal. When we remain centered in the knowledge that, as divine beings, Love is our true essence, we are guided not to react in anger but instead to allow the healing power of Love to express through us. In this way, we rise beyond discord and strife. We transcend disharmony.

Love renews and harmonizes. It uplifts and overcomes, and it brings forth the highest and best in each of us. To love is to expand into a life of greater paces, prosperity, and freedom. The universal power of Love always heals." ~Kathy Juline

Happy New Year! May the power of Love light your path and mine as we journey through our lives this 2014.