love
Hecato says, “I can show you a potion, compounded without drugs, herbs, or any witch's incantation: “If you would be loved, love.”
- Marcus Aurelius
And they say the Stoics weren’t romantics…
If you would be loved, love. How much more straightforward can it get?! If you want more kindness in your life, then be kind. More joy, be joyful. More fun, be fun! And if you seek more love, then lead with love. Simple stuff to understand. Incredibly hard to do as a daily practice. So let’s get to the heart of the matter with a 20 minute movement session that focuses on heart openers. These are the sorts of classes I’ll be teaching at The Burnout Lab: Toronto’s trauma-informed movement lab. (@theburnoutlab on IG)
Please consult your doctor first if you are concerned about any injury or illness you are currently experiencing. This video is for entertainment purposes and not a substitute for any medical advice.
Love note to self: if you would be loved, love.
Click here for a chat on How To Do Compassionate Self-Talk from my podcast, grit + grace. Next, a self-love potion!
Self-Love Potion
Ingredients
1 tbsp dried rose petals
1 tbsp dried hibiscus petals
1 cup hot water
1 tbsp coconut butter
½ tsp cinnamon
½ tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp honey
⅛ tsp cardamom
Instructions
Steep the dried rose petals and hibiscus flowers in the hot water for about 10 minutes, covering with a tea towel. Strain and blend with the remaining ingredients. Sip while sitting in front of a mirror and writing a love letter to every part of yourself. Source: The Good Witch Kitchen
Homework
Email me and tell me five things that you absolutely love about yourself. Do it now! Email: hello@fallonpublishing.ca