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Into the Depths of Love
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Into the Depths of Love What is Love
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By Candice Staniek
When you think of Love, what are some of the first images, thoughts, feelings that come to mind? For some of us it will be a person, some it will be an experience and others it will be a sense. My personal experience of Love is a feeling with the presence of certain people in my life.
I have contemplated this very question for many years! Starting at a very young age, it has taken over 3 decades to begin to understand what it means and even at that, my understanding is very limited due to the limitations of the mind.
At some point in childhood, it seemed weird to me when someone like a parent said “I love you.” The weirdness was because I didn’t feel enclosed in Love. Much of the time there was an underlying expectation or vague attachment to something that I couldn’t describe at the time. As a child, the words landed flatly. Somehow the words, “I love you” were empty of any energy and for a long time were nearly meaningless for me.
By looking into the depths of Love, we begin to search for qualities of Love. I have learned and experienced that Love encompasses a quality of acceptance. “I accept what is in the present moment.” The acceptance allows for the energy of the Divine to remain in movement due to an absence of conflict. When I first heard this concept, I remember “thinking”
I cannot accept hurt from another person. What I didn't understand at the time was that the person’s behaviours were not specific to me. I simply happened to be present the moment they reacted. Meaning they would have reacted that way regardless of who was standing in front of them.
The most common response I would hear was in the heart. But what does that really mean? We know it is not the beating heart, yet there is an etheric heart that resides within the centre of our chests that is also connected with the heart of the Universe. For me personally, I have found the Heart is a light within, something glowing brightly. I have also found that there is a doorway of sorts to something more vast and greater than me. It’s almost difficult to conceptualize by the mind that something filled with space and vastness can reside in the little body of a Human and yet there it exists.
I love this quote below as it gives us several clues about how to access the Heart of ourselves and the heart of the Universe.
~ Anonymous
So, when we look into the depths of LOVE we begin to realize that through the openness to accept vastness we gain access to a presence that connects us to all that is through Love, Truth and Peace.
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Health and wellness have always been a part of my life whether it was visits to the farm, whole food meals, playing sports and dancing in high school and university. Eventually, I was inspired to pursue a career in Naturopathic Medicine.
One of the most impactful statements in clinical training was, “Doctor Heal Thyself”. For me this meant being courageous and willing to work through my challenges and difficulties in order to be more empathic and helpful to my patients. Through my personal work, I’ve gained an understanding of the mind, ways we sabotage ourselves, and how to shift mindset.
I graduated from Bastyr University in Seattle, WA with an interest in depression, chronic fatigue and infections. I’m what you might call a ‘free-style’ Naturopathic Doctor. I integrate science and energy medicine leading the “health conscious” movement in proactive care.
Some of my joys in life include: nature, meditation, quality time with family, friends and cats or researching health topics.
I believe in the healing power of your body called the VIS. I also believe it’s your right to feel joyous and happy. Your health shouldn’t stand in the way of your overall wellness, your passion or your life.
