Risk Even More

"Do you want me to tell you something really subversive? Love is everything it's cracked up to be. That's why people are so cynical about it. It really is worth fighting for, being brave for, risking everything for. And the trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk even more." - Erica Jong, writer

Something to think about here - if love is everything, then the risk truly is higher if we don't put ourselves out there for love. Hmmmm, I guess it's time for me to face up to this.

I've been single for about two and a half years now and I've been wondering if I'll ever get into another "love" relationship. I'm in my fifties now so I'm certainly not too old to fall in love again. I think I'm afraid to even consider the possibility. Fear can be very powerful but I will not live in it anymore. Living in fear brought me nothing but heartache and I will not choose to live that way again.

The funny thing here is how messages come through to me. When it is time for me to work on an issue, somehow I either see or hear something that brings the issue front and center in a clear and concise way. So, when I saw this quote today, I knew it was my God's way of saying, "Enough with the hiding out; it's time to live and love!"

So, I will pay attention to this message. I will not live in fear anymore. I will express my love for others and I will attract love in return. And, in the process, I will enjoy myself. Woo hoo! Thank You God for every lesson sent and learned.  I can't do this without my Higher Power. I will always be so grateful for having a God in my life today. That's all the power I need now.