It’s easy to take life for granted unless you’ve had a brush with death.

Some, however, haven’t had any such harrowing yet eye-opening experience but manage to go through life with curiosity, awe and gratitude. Every day, something catches their fancy and fuels their wonder for life.

This week’s Love Oracle messages bring to mind & heart your invitation to join the party to celebrate life – yours and the life all around you.

Pick the painting that speaks most to you right now and scroll down to read its message.

Dear Beloved,

Nothing is as it first appears.

Slow down to turn your automatic glance at the world into an appreciation of the details.

Watch them come to life when you place your attention on something – be it a tree, a brook, a neighbour, a finely crafted table or a fisherman’s net.

You know when you’re fully present to the beauty in all beings and all things. 

Your eyes and heart both open to the shimmering life that radiates from the world around you.

There are seeds of light, of vibration, of love reaching out to you from the world you walk in.

Pay attention to the colours, textures, sounds, sensations that remind you that you’re a wonderful part of this life.

Know that you too, when fully present in the moment, emanate seeds of light that flow into and grow in your days, circles, work & play.

Let the miracles and beauty that abound within and around you sprout sparkling seeds of joy, creativity, fertile abundance, Love & Light.

As our standing brothers & sisters the trees teach us, now is the time to breathe in the light to shine more fully with the Gifts we have to offer the world.

Enjoy the Gift Exchange with and between all beings and all things. Let your every day be a celebration of life.

Dear Beloved,

Let the rhythms of the sun and moon move you, translating the music of the world around you into your very own celebratory dance.

Open your heart and your arms to the abundance so evident in nature. Know that it is yours as well.

The party favours are to live for! Enjoy the treats and carry that magic in your whole being at all times.

Choose your partners wisely, dancing with the stars that celebrate your radiance.

You’re not alone in this party called life. Your whole Team of Divine Helpers is here supporting your vision for a happy healthy life.

Place your requests.

Take turns being a host and a guest.

Delight in the surprises.

Drink up the beauty.

And dance yet again with an overflowing heart – celebrating saying “Yes!” to life.

Dear Beloved,

This photo of “Cradle of Life” doesn’t really show the shimmering greens, purples and gold that come to life when light hits this painting from a certain angle.

Isn’t it the same with everything and everyone?

Looking at an ocean from the shore, you may not guess at the multicoloured wonder of tropical fish and coral below.

My first time snorkelling from a pristine little island in Vanuatu blew my mind!

Imagine swimming over coral reef in awe at the teeming underwater life thriving on the nourishment found within its embrace.

Now imagine yourself as this amazing dynamic multidimensional being teeming with potential as you nourish your body, mind & spirit so that you may emerge more fully as your True Self.

Amazing beauty is all around and can be seen with your eyes, your heart, your hands – it’s limitless and will materialize in whichever way best speaks to you when you’re open to it.

So ask your heart and your Team of Divine Helpers to show you the beauty of life and become more aware of how your ordinary world on an ordinary day can be transformed by looking and being deeper into it.

Follow your flow, follow your glow and watch both grow.

The 3 tree paintings in this week’s Love Oracle series all have important layers of colour, symbolism and energy beneath the surface. These influence what you see & feel as you contemplate them.

Pick the painting that speaks most to you today, and read what message its layers have for you. There’s lots happening beneath the surface for you too.

Dear Beloved,

You are an answer to an ancient prayer – down the blood line but also from lifetimes past.

You are a radiant presence on Earth, reflecting the Light shining in your direction from above and all around. 

Your glow grows stronger because of the Light that emanates from within.

When you allow that brilliance to come through in your thoughts, actions, words, and works, you’re like welcomed sunshine after a grey winter.

Shine bright, dear one, showing others the Truth of who you are.

Let your presence be an open portal through which others can experience their own truth.

May your Light be a mirror for theirs, amplifying through your love their strength and spirit.

Be the inspiration you were meant to be. Add your prayers to the growing mass of loving energy that is changing the world.

Just as the glass beads on this painting refract the light and offer a different perspective to the layers behind them (including the woman in prayer beneath the tree) so too can your presence offer a portal for those around you with the eyes and hearts to see.

Dear Beloved,

You do not stand alone on this Earthly plane.

Together, in tune with the undercurrent of love that fuels our lives, we are becoming the change we want to see in the world.

You may be an individualized expression of the Divine, but take comfort in remembering that the same undercurrent of love & light that traverses through you makes up All That Is.

You’re an integral part of your soul family here to make a difference.

Just as our standing brother and sisters the trees have an underground communication network, so too are you nourished and guided through the Life Force within and all around you.

Tap into this undercurrent of loving life force.

Stand tall as part of a strong community of change-makers.

Your very presence as a channel for Divine being and doing is needed here and now.

You will know your particular role by listening to your intuition and taking inspired action.

Dear Beloved,

There have been rough patches on your path.  These have been blessed opportunities for you to grow the love & compassion that are now your superpowers.

When your heart is so full to overflowing, you’re like a fountain of radiant love & compassion for those around you.

Your energy reaches out gifting the fruit of your being-ness.

And when you need some of that for yourself, all you need to do is ask and be open to receiving.

Trust that you are not shown or given more than you can handle.

Keep nurturing that compassionate heart of yours, so that your journey continues to inspire those on a similar path.

Keep opening to giving and receiving love, knowing that by your ability to do both, you’re an example for others.

Blessed be the day you were born. Celebrate the contrast and textures of your life as they have brought you here & now. This is exactly where you’re meant to be.

The quality of your connections all contribute to the quality of your life.

Connections are relationships you invite, allow, strengthen, nurture, and let go of.

Nurturing your connections with nature, your Higher Self & Source, and other people can help you live a happy healthy life.

Taking the time to do so will reward you with much deeper connections.

Pick the painting that speaks most to you today and read its message below on how to nurture that connection in your life.

Dear Beloved,

Nurturing your connection with nature can nourish you on so many levels. 

You may have a particular creature that conveys the presence of a loved one or signals something significant to you – a sign from the angels, perhaps?

Dragonflies, butterflies, hummingbirds, owls – the possibilities and symbolism are endless and personal. Search for meaning from your encounters and feel the blessings they bring to you.

Time in nature will also increase your Life Force – by deeply and fully breathing in fresh air and encouraging healthy blood circulation through movement. This Life Force is your bridge to Spirit, to your intuition. You may have a much easier time making decisions or finding clarity when immersed in the energy and beauty of nature.

Your connection to your True Self is also enhanced by your direct connection to Mother Earth. Take off your shoes or gloves and place your feet and hands directly on the grass, in the water, or on a rock. Hug a tree. You’ll be amazed at how grounded and connected you’ll feel as your body absorbs the free electrons. Connection with this beautiful planet can bring you back to life, rejuvenating and restoring your energy field.

And if animal or nature communication speaks to you (pun intended), there are plenty of online courses available to teach you how to telepathically communicate with animals and trees. Or follow your intuition into developing your own connection curriculum.

Seek and nurture that connection with Mother Earth to strengthen your connection with your Self and All That Is.

Dear Beloved,

If you’ve picked this painting, you’re being asked to nurture and honour your spiritual connection. What does this mean to you?

Are you longing to connect to a soul that’s left the visible physical plane? Know that your loved ones are always here bathing you in love. You can communicate to them through prayer, thought, conversation or with the help of a medium.

Just as you would make time for a conversation with them when they were alive, make time for them now. Feel free to ask for a sign and stay aware in the days that follow. Your answer may come through many different ways – stay open and feel that connection as a continuing one, albeit different.

You may be hungry for a deeper connection with your faith, be it a religious or more universally spiritual one. How can you nurture your faith? Greater awareness and presence during mass, through your own rituals and ceremony, in quiet contemplation of God’s creation, in searching to connect with Spirit within those you’re speaking with?

Know that there are portals opening by the very act of asking for connection. Your Higher Self, Team of Divine Helpers, Holy Spirit, Source … whomever and whatever it may be for you – you are never alone.

There is more to this world than what you see with your eyes open. Allow the connection by inviting it, knowing that your false sense of separateness is often the source of your suffering and loneliness.  You are continuously and unconditionally loved.

The layers upon layers of orbs in the painting “Beyond the Veil” that you chose, felt to me like the prayers bubbling through the portal in one direction and the love from all dimensions coming back through this opening in the veil to support us all. Looked at horizontally, the centre of the Vesica Pisces sacred geometry also looks  like an eye. Know that you are seen.

The swirling flames represent both the Holy Spirit and that living symbol of the Divine fire that burns in every soul. The crystal drop at its centre is there to help amplify the energy of your prayers as you nurture your spiritual connection.

Dear Beloved,

By choosing the painting “A Return to Love” you’re being asked to nurture the connection of the divine masculine & feminine within yourself and your human relationships.

This means being open to both the giving and receiving, the movement outwards and inwards, the strong sense of adventure and need for gentle nurturing.

Allow space within yourself and your relationships for both the powerful loving and caring nature of ‘being’ as well as the decisive faith-based ‘doing’.

You’re being invited into ideal partnership – to dance in the deep emotional pools for the natural evolution of your soul.

Nurture your relationships through intention, communication, acts of service, sharing, appreciation, acceptance/forgiveness, emotional support, responsibility, integrity and perseverance.

Remember that the other is an individualized expression of the divine with their own balance and expression of divine feminine and masculine. Learn to dance together in harmony.

Nurturing your relationships with yourself and others means seeing, accepting and unconditionally loving others for who they are.

Whatever you can do to nurture your ability to love yourself and connect with others in this way will enhance your life. May it be so.

Life can be a bumpy ride, but how you perceive those bumps will determine how you feel.

Let me tell you a story of how 2 children on a plane helped me appreciate the textures of life.

I was on my way home from living overseas and the last leg of the journey was on a tiny plane with only 1 seat on each side of the isle. Soon after take-off from Detroit, the tiny plane found itself being tossed around in turbulence.

My first reaction was fear. I’ve watched plenty of airplane crash movies…

But the 2 kids across the isle were returning home from Disneyland. They laughed and screamed “weeeeeee” as they flung their arms in the air with every “bump in the road”.

That’s when I realized I had a choice in the matter. I could choose to be terrified for my life or to enjoy it while appreciating being in the company of 2 amazing teachers. I shifted to the latter and landed back home delighted with both the lesson and the journey.

May this week’s Love Oracle messages help you shift your perception (if necessary) to better appreciate the textures of your life. Pick the painting that speaks most to you and scroll down for its message.

Dear Beloved,

Are you craving a little silky-smooth softness in your life?

I’m not talking plain or boring. I’m talking about the subtle ripples that tickle the senses with a mix of deep undertones and shimmering glimmer. Maybe even with a few delicious drops of glossy goodness?

There’s something very rich about simplicity.

Seek the sensuous in the subtle. 

This may mean slowing down to savour the moment, increasing awareness of what already is or slightly shifting your ways of being and doing to add a bit of glitter to your groove.

What comes to mind when you read that?

What do you need to better appreciate the textures of your life?

Give more of it to yourself and others may catch on to your need for comforting caresses – literally or figuratively.

Dear Beloved,

Which area of your life feels like it’s been caked with concentrated, coarse or chunky crudeness?

There’s no need to wallow in despair.

It’s time to crack through it by carving channels for freshness to flow and Light to shine.

This is a time to appreciate the deep drives within your soul to breakthrough. 

When a breakthrough occurs in your life, you may have a sudden expansion of your comfort zones or the release of limiting beliefs.

The small constrained you is about to crack to let your light shine through and your authentic Self emerge more fully in your life.

That’s the beautiful growth process this tree represents. It’s that cracking of the small self to allow the course of your life to change in whatever way is meant for your Highest Good.

Your courage to be your best self is worth it.

The energy of green aventurine is here to support that journey as it offers energy for creativity, luck, tranquility and patience.

Dear Beloved,
You’ve explored many grooves in your life, some feeling more granular, gritty, grainy, or gravelly than others.

Don’t knock them or their fruits! They’ve all contributed to your heart’s desires and the luxurious landscape of your life.

Follow your own map.

Explore the many pathways your heart reveals, removing roadblocks or circling around them.

Then stand back and appreciate the creative and textured design that makes your imperfectly perfect life shine!

Make sure to allow space for the green heart chakra energy available in nature to flow. Your Team of Divine Helpers is also here to help you navigate the world in ways to nurture your loving nature.

This is a time for spiritual awareness, communication and inner peace. The energy of amethyst is here to help you with that. Enjoy!