The Greatest Love of All
Sunday, October 17, 2010 at 11:23PM Well here we are on the ship sailing to the Mexican Riviera and it's hard work and I am pooped from teaching but I have had fun. As I boarded yesterday, it took me back to how much your life can change in a year. This time last year I was leaving my marriage after being together for 7 years and married for 5 and starting a fresh, Not knowing where life was going to take me, and boy did life take me!!! It took me on a whole wealth on emotions. Like a roller coaster.
For those of you who have followed my blogs you will have seen how life changes, but you can never let it get you down. We all make decisions that aren't perfect for us. We all make choices that are wrong, I know I certainly have, but it's how you come out of them, it's how you look at it and move forward. And that is what life is about, moving forward and accepting that we are not perfect and that we can change and make things good for us.
So many times have I looked back and cringed about what I have done, or been embarrassed about a situation, but I don't think there is a single thing that I regret. I see them as opportunities to make things right. My grandfather always said, never get to my age and wish you had done something, and he was right. He was also a singer, and 'My Way' was one of his favorite songs, and it was sang tonight on the ship in karaoke… and it made me think of this blog.
Music has always been important to me and I find my inspiration through songs and I sang 'The greatest love of all' in karaoke… (yes I got up and sang and was more nervous than standing on stage in front of thousands doing what I do) and the song was bout loving yourself and believing in yourself. It's always been an important song for me, and I needed to sing it at this time in my life.
Over the last year I have changed, I have moved forward and finally, I feel settled, happy and I love who I am. I love what I stand for. I have found the greatest love, and that is inside of who I am. Because if you can't love yourself then how can you start to love another.
So these two songs inspired me, and I realized that yes, I have had a huge year, with lots of changes, but I have no regrets (just moments of…. 'Oh dear Lisa, why?!?!) but I realized they got me to where I am now, and that finally I am truly very happy and in a place of peace…
It's not been easy, but so many things have come my way and I have dealt with them, face on. So remember when you have issues that are hard to deal with, stop and think… is this an opportunity, is this something that I need and want… is this right for me. Feel the answer within you, know the answer within you, and honor and respect it. We are not perfect, but live life with passion, and with love in your heart, but remember the first person you have to love… is yourself. You are beautiful, you are amazing, you are courageous. You are perfect… You are YOU!!!
With much love
Lisa xx
Reader Comments (54)
Lisa . . . you inspire me. Fuzzy pink monkey hugs to you and Charlie!
Lisa,
I wish you well on your journey, I am sorry about your marriage breaking up life is very challenging even for psychic"s I know I am one.
Just know your helping many and changing peoples lives. They all love you.
Just realise your blessed and working for spirit.
Good luck with the wonderful work you do.
Blessings from Natalie Tomlinson.
Psychic Medium
Feeling the love beautiful gal :) xoxoxo I bet you and Frank are having a ball,l love that man lol xxx
Oh, and you know l love you too ;)
hahahaha,me again,l meant MAX not Frank hahaha. Sorry Frank if you read this hahaha.
You're such an inspiration to me, Lisa. A motivator... a person that gives strenght and warmth. You're one of my few favorites in the public world, because you're YOU! I love peoples that speak from their hearts, and at the same time, put a smile on other peoples faces, giving them strenght, something to hold on to... something to keep in their hearts.
I keep telling myself these things that you're writing everyday...but it's s hard to believe it sometimes... And sometimes life can be very hard. It is in these times that I often fall over some words written by someone, like yourself, that helps me going strong and keep the smile on my face.
So thank you, Lisa. If you only knew how much I really appreciate you.
Good luck with everything you do. May it always be with a smile on your face :)
Hi Lisa,
wonderful blog. I'm so glad you're in a happier place these days. Good for you. Yes you have been through alot. And your right, we all need to feel whats right for us. In other words listen to our hearts. There is no other way, we really need to be true to ourselves. Life is what we make it and yes we all have many lessons to learn and to teach others along the way too. Well Lisa, may you carry on your journey with a shimmering torch and inspire others to do whats right in there hearts.
Goodluck Lisa,
Take care,
Marcel
Please carry on being you with or without change. We don't realise it but things do change in our lives they might only be small subtly things but still changes. I think we can all look back on times we want to crawl under the table with embarassment but we make it out the other side to live another day.
hahaha Racca oh yeah Lisa and I are having the times of our lives!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL I wish :( I'd love to be on that cruise!!! I'm sure Max is having fun though ;) heheehe
It's what I needed to hear today....thanks.....
Lisa, I am so happy you got to stand up and sing. Although you were nervous, it must have been very liberating, I'm sure! For me, music is like prayer. When you listen to or sing music that moves your soul, there is no more wondrous feeling, as is dancing to beautiful music.
Loving oneself is so much easier when we realise that God is within each and every one of us and every living thing. We are all here to learn and grow and make mistakes. As you say, it is how we deal with the lessons that life throws at us, that is most important. Another important lesson I have learnt as I have got older, is to lighten up and not take life too seriously. No matter what one is involved in, you can tackle it with a light-hearted attitude. What is the point, if we cannot enjoy the "moments" in life? If we cannot learn to enjoy the NOW and make each moment sacred, no matter how menial the task, we will never find contentment. The older I get, the more light-hearted I want to be in life. I want to remember the child in me. Seriousness serves no purpose and is a total waste of time. Another really important lesson I am learning, is to become more comfortable and content in my own company, to learn the true meaning of being alone. When I find that quiet time and get glimpses of that inner light that shines within me, it makes it so much easier to love and be at peace with myself.
Your cruise has come around so quickly. It seems like yesterday that you were on your last cruise. Try and mix work with lots of fun and laughter... and I think you should sing as many songs as you can while you are cruising!
Loads of hugs to all of you sailing the ocean together... have a blast!
Jeanette
Great post, much needed...enjoy the cruise!
DIDNT KNOW YOUR MARRIAGE WAS OVER, SORRY TO HEAR THAT, I WATCH YOUR SHOW AND ALWAYS THOT WHAT A GREAT FAMILY YOU HAD, LOVE TO YOU ALL X
KAYTEE X
Oh, and by the way, one of my dad's favourite songs was also Frank Sinatra's 'My Way'. He had a deep baritone voice and was very much outnumbered against five girls when we had sing-alongs whilst driving in the car. We used to tease him mercilessly.
It would have been his birthday this week and I miss him terribly... love you dad... you know you were everything to me.
Hugs,
Jeanette
Wow! What a year you have had! I too, wasn't aware about your marriage ending. I am now married to the most wonderful man ever...and I never would have met him had I not divorced my 1st husband. I think the toughest thing about my experience was learning how to trust my ability to make decisions again. That took a while to develop. Realizing that I rationalized some things about my ex's behavior in the beginning of our relationship, and then used those rationalizations to make the decision to marry him was a huge lesson for me. I don't think I loved myself like I should have...or trusted in my ability to take care of myself without having a partner had a lot to do with my decisions as well. Love of self, acceptance of self and tenderness with self...are all the ingredients needed to find that other soul that complements our Self. Congratulations on establishing that awesome relationship with Self first...the rest will follow and it is glorious!
Hi Lisa,
This is a first time blogging . I became a fan when I saw your shows on cable about 1 1/2 yrs ago. I have since told my sisters about you and even sent my sis in Arizona vhs copies of your show..She was thrilled. I wanted to go see you in Salt Lake City but was not able to. I was wondering when you might be in Wisconsin again. I live in Neenah Wisconsin and you had a show in Green Bay some time ago but we had a snoiw storm. If you come back I will wait in line all night if I have to. I just want to know if my sister who died 6 wks after diagnosis of lung cancer in the hospital Feb 1 2008, if she is o.k. She did not even have time to react it was that quick. She was 54. Kathee Guthrie was her name. That is all I want to know..Thanks Lisa. I loved your blog. I am happy for all the positive info you send us all. i.e. Citrine and how this stone helps. Thanks for caring, God Bless,
Marie Baliistriere
Hey Lisa, happy cruising.. Wish I was there with you, maybe next time..It has been a crazy year for you with many changes, but you got through with grace in your step & a smile on your face..All the while teaching us along the way, you are truly special....My dad use to say" anyone can make a mistake, you just have to know how to fix it "Love my dad and miss him so :) Any way don't forget to get your happy feet on along with that singing, you know its good for the soul....Safe travels, love you bunches sweetie, extra big hugs......mauder
Hi Lisa i enjoyed reading your blog , sorry to hear about your marriage ,
I think your such a lovely caring person . I have watched some of your programs on t v , and i love them . You have such a special gift ,its lovely that you share it with people .
Love and light to you . I will hopefully get to see you live one day
Love Jane Briggs Buxton Derbyshire uk
Hope the cruise is going wonderfully! Wish I was there, but my friends that are will certainly let me "live it through them". Have a great time...many hugs and much love!
Lisa! What a great post. I have had a quite journey myself and use to look back with regret for my decisions and actions. Once opening to the world of Spirit, I now look back with love and self acceptance. My partner Phillip has been a great inspiration to help me see things with a clear understanding that we are all here to learn and grow from the choices we make. I now know and am lucky enough to teach others that God made us the way we are and that we are perfect! Keep up the awesome work!
Hi Lisa,
Loved your show in Montreal (and also your hair)! Have a nice trip over there but be careful of the sea...it took the love of my life in april 2009 (Riviera Maya). So this has been my roller coaster.
Sorry but when I ear someone is going over there it's stronger then me I just have to make a warning...But I'm sure you will enjoy the view it's a paradis over there I went back last april (2010) to make closure.
Wish you all the best, Lisa! I recommend the book "Broken Open" by Elizabeth Lesser :-)
Great blog. And certainly true. Sweetie, it shows in you. There is a power and focus in your eyes that wasn't there a year ago. Mind you, last year you were still strong and formidable and loving and wonderful! But now.... you are much more intense and focused and it shows and we all benefit. Way to go! You are doing all the right things!
So encouraging Lisa ! It's good at this time of the year when cold is coming back (at least in Paris) to focus on ourself and think about what we want and wonder about who we are..
I send you all my love,
Lise
Hi Lisa,
From the beginning you have inspired me to make my affirmation " I am moving forward" Your words today express an enthusiam that yes anything is possible.. Thank you Lisa, your expressiveness is contagious and has warmed my heart.