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nervous systems. They do not weaken us; rather they strengthen us. But we must be willing to admit to ourselves that it’s something we truly, deeply desire. Aphrodite doesn’t come to a place where she doesn’t feel desired, for in essence she is desire. Take an internal scan of your
psychological, spiritual, emotional and physical landscape.
Are you emotionally available? Are you physically prepared? Are you ready to be gentle with a man, or at times of fear might you be demeaning, or impatient, or angry? Are you yet kind and giving enough for love? Are you juicy, and erotic, and honouring of real sexual desire?
Are you ready to welcome a partner, to serve his or her growth that you might participate together in a great romantic journey? Combining the sacred and the erotic is a high adventure; Aphrodite is both goddess and lover. We must approach the gods, and love, with reverence if we’re to receive their blessings. Surrender to God all barriers you
hold against love’s coming. It’s not that we need to seek for love, for love is all around us. What we must consciously seek out, however, are all the ways we
who is partnered. It’s important to be independent, in order to hold on to your identity in a relationship.
Unless we’re independent first, we can’t partner in interdependence. But once we are independent, we must be willing to give up our aloneness in order to attract Aphrodite.
chronically keep it at bay. From sarcasm to anger, from a controlling nature to a covert contempt for men, we often put out energy that on the level of subtle vibrations keeps Aphrodite at a distance. Many times, having not had love, we create defences and personality mechanisms that might have served us at one time, but now need to whither away if Aphrodite is to approach. A woman might say, for instance, “You
damn right I’m tough! I’ve had to be! I didn’t have a man taking care of me!” Yes, but now, if you are to attract a man, you might want to consider being not so tough. While it might be commendable and to your credit that you’ve created so much on your own, the mental and emotional habit patterns of someone who’s flying solo are quite different from those of someone
The goddess of love is not just interested in self-love; she is interested in the deepest, most romantic joining with another. Even those who feel that they have
failed at love can receive the blessing of Aphrodite’s touch, for she does not just reward those who are willing and ready to love.
She also heals those who come to her weakened in the wars of love, now ready to make peace with the parts of themselves that have tried and failed at love, shown up and been rejected, had the chance and blown the opportunity.
When we are ready to forgive our selves and others, ready to humbly ask for guidance in love, ready to rise above the resistance to love, then we are ready for Aphrodite’s blessing. Once we are ready for her, she is ready for us; and once joining with her, we embody her. Then love arrives on angels’ wings, for gods can do what only gods can do. And love surrenders to their slightest command. n
Marianne Williamson has been a pioneer of a worldwide spiritual movement. She has written four #1 New York Times
Best Sellers and her teachings have influenced millions around the world to lead happier and more fulfilled lives. Marianne has regularly appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, Larry King Live and Good Morning America. She will be speaking in Brisbane on 28th June, Melbourne on 4th July and Sydney on 5th July.
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