Give yourself to love
I am blessed. In so many ways I have been touched by love and grace and sometimes I wonder how it’s all come about. Recently, after reading an email from a dear friend, I was reminded of how incredibly fortunate I am. In feeling grateful for my life, I was reminded of part of the reason I have all the blessings in my life that I do–I open myself fully to the world and the world, in the form of people, opportunities, and events responds.
Here’s one of the latest examples of how this Law of Attraction works for me. I had just bought tickets to visit my parents in Colorado when I called up my beloved friend and mentor, Lance Secretan (a gifted and special teacher of inspired leaders around the globe) who has a home in Copper Mountain Colorado where he and his wife love to ski. I asked if he would be open to skiing with me for a day while I was in town.
On the one hand, this might seem a common request, yet I got feedback from a relative that I would be imposing on Lance (an expert skier) by asking him to spend a day skiing with me (I hadn’t been on skis for 12 years). Now, Lance is not the sort of person to think in such a way and I know this well. However, it still would have 
been easy for me to talk myself out of asking to ski with him had I not been the kind of person I am–someone who uses her courage to ask for what she wants regardless of the consequences. So I asked . . . and trusted that whatever was meant to happen would. And what happened is that Lance and I spent the day shushing down the slopes, soaking in the sun, and savoring each other’s friendship. (Read his post about the day.) How awesome is that?!
This whole experience brings to my heart one of my favorite songs, Give Yourself to Love, by Kate Wolf. For me these words are reminders to be open fully to your life. To give your authentic self to those precious people who come across your path. To willingly take in the whole of life’s experiences–the “good” and the “bad.” Here’s a short clip of the song’s chorus. The full lyrics are below.
Give Yourself to Love, by Kate Wolf
Kind friends all gathered ’round, there’s something I would say:
That what brings us together here has blessed us all today.
Love has made a circle that holds us all inside;
Where strangers are as family, loneliness can’t hide.You must give yourself to love if love is what you’re after;
Open up your hearts to the tears and laughter,
And give yourself to love, give yourself to love.I’ve walked these mountains in the rain and learned to love the wind;
I’ve been up before the sunrise to watch the day begin.
I always knew I’d find you, though I never did know how;
Like sunshine on a cloudy day, you stand before me now.So give yourself to love if love is what you’re after;
Open up your hearts to the tears and laughter,
And give yourself to love, give yourself to love.Love is born in fire; it’s planted like a seed.
Love can’t give you everything, but it gives you what you need.
And love comes when you’re ready, love comes when you’re afraid;
It’ll be your greatest teacher, the best friend you have made.So give yourself to if love is what you’re after;
Open up your hearts to the tears and laughter,
And give yourself to love, give yourself to love.Give yourself to love, if love is what you’re after;
Open up your hearts to the tears and laughter,
And give yourself to love, give yourself to love.
So, I share all this as a way of reminding you to give yourself to love and open yourself up fully to life’s amazing possibilities. If what you desire is a blessed life, take the first step and be open to that very real opportunity. If you have similar stories of how you’ve been blessed, please share.
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Thank you for this story and song, Shonnie. I have goosebumps and a warm heart…
Comment by Adrian Deal — December 16, 2006 @ 9:05 am
You’re most welcome! If you’re inspired by the song, I encourage you to buy it or the entire album. It’s really beautiful in its entirety.
Comment by Shonnie — December 16, 2006 @ 9:20 am
Hey Shonnie,
I live in Avon, CO and I’ve been researching “the law of attraction” for the last month. I enjoyed reading your article. Have you watched “The Secret” dvd? I’ve watched this dvd about 20 times. On Larry King, someone was sited as watching 200 times. It’s about the law of attration and how it works. My name has a link to it.
Thanks again for the article & feel free to email me back,
Steve
steve41@gmail.com
Comment by Steve Celmer — March 11, 2007 @ 1:10 pm
Hi Steve,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a comment on the Lavender Log. Yes, I’ve watched The Secret–5 times I believe–and I’m blessed to have the original and the new version. I’m going to be writing more about the amazing things that have been happening since watching The Secret, taking the Millionaire Mind Intensive, etc. I hope you’ll come back to read more and connect.
Peace,
Shonnie
Comment by Shonnie — March 12, 2007 @ 2:43 pm