NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER

by JOHNNY TAN

Happy February , Everyone ! I am so glad that regardless of our age , gender , or where we live on this beautiful earth , we have a perfect reminder this month about love as we all celebrate Valentine ’ s Day on the 14th . Another fun fact is that it is ironically the middle of a 28-day month , which is interesting — that beautiful balancing point , don ’ t you think ?

One of the most empowering recipes for living life I learned from my 9 moms over the years is to always look through the Lens of Love at people , situations , and circumstances and remind myself that every moment is a Conscious Choice . Each time , the vision I saw and the action I took gave me the wholeness of heart , mind , body , and spirit experience . What my moms wanted me to gain in my life ' s journey is to comprehend the magnitude and true understanding that it is the nature of Love that nourishes the power of Relationships as it reveals the meaning of Life .

How does Conscious Choice Love work ? Here is what my Italian foster mom , Carol , emailed me years ago , describing it as a wonderful article that will help me understand the meaning of choice and love . The timing of her email was perfect , as I was going through a period in my life when I needed a better understanding when it comes to love and relationships . This article apparently has been floating around in cyberspace for a while . The author is unknown ; however , the insightful meaning reaches deep into the very essence of what it is really all about in making the right choice in our personal lives .

I would like to share this empowering article , “ Is it a Choice or a Chance ?” with you , and I hope you will get as much out of it as I did when I first read it .

I can personally attest to this ; when looking through the lens of Love , we are focusing on the beauty in others and the infinite possibilities that lie ahead . It helps us look for what is right instead of wrong and draws out the best in others and ourselves . In the dance of life , my moms taught me two ways of expressing Love in loving

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