It’s easier to be in love with everything than with just a few choice things. If I see everything through the eyes of love–I mean the adoring “you can do no wrong” kind of love, then nothing can ruin my day. Everything makes me happy.

This simple concept became clear to me this morning. Every Sunday in a small visioning group I take part in, one question we seek inner guidance on during a period of meditative silence is, “What gift does Spirit have for me this week?” I like this question. I’ve gotten answers ranging from “heart opening” to “laziness” (the latter came at a time when I was much too busy and needed to take a breather).

The answer that came to me this morning was, “Everything.” I was quickly overtaken by a great sense of joy. I saw everything as a precious and magnanimous gift from the Creator-universe-life. Even the “hardest” things are a gift. They’re a part of what life has created. They may ask a lot of me (is that so bad?) and they also give me a lot.

There is an old expression, “You don’t know what you’ve got until it’s gone.” I’ve had that experience after having an injury to my hand. When I couldn’t use it for a while, I really came to appreciate what I taken for granted–to love my hand. I was thrilled when I was able to use it again and happy that my body had the capacity to heal.

Imagine everything in your life taken away from you for a long time and then getting it all back. Might you love everything? Try it and see.