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"LOVE POTION #9"
In popular culture, we have all heard about Love Potion #9. We have seen movies and listened to song lyrics that speak on the magical powers of a love potion. Does such an elixir exist? Is it possible to combine ingredients with intentions to create a concoction that evokes the feeling of love?
During the month of February, I am often flooded with questions about finding and maintaining love. As an intuitive, I sense that these questions are often fueled by a deep sense of longing, and an intense desire to claim more personal power. I recognize that people are beginning to acknowledge that we don't have to leave our love destiny in the hands of fate. Inherently, we ALL understand that love can be evoked: it isn't something that we have to wait for.
In this spirit of evoking love NOW, I playfully asked SOPHIA, a spiritual teacher and guide, about Love Potion #9. I was shocked when she took my question very seriously and proceeded to share with me the universal principle that is hidden within this potion of pop culture. What started out as a lighthearted joke, turned into an enlightening conversation on how to use thoughts, words, and actions, combined with the spiritual use and understanding of the number nine.
With so much hype around Valentine's Day (and all the inflated prices), I am thrilled to share with you, Sophia's FREE formula to creating your own magical elixir of love. Be prepared that YOUR formula might take some time and effort to create. Remember great spiritual teachers always give us the tools needed, yet we have to use those tools in order to achieve success. When working with a spiritual guide like Sophia, I always recommend that you FASTEN YOUR SEAT BELT! You could be in for a wild ride that just might change your love life.
Here is the dialog that Sophia and I engaged in:
Kristina: Sophia, the song lyric "Love Potion #9" keeps repeating itself in my head. Could this be a sign that you want to share with me the exact ingredients of this love elixir? Many of my clients could really use this potion, especially around Valentine's Day... could you give me the magical FIX to all love problems???
Sophia: Yes... I can. Of course I KNOW the formula that makes up Love Potion #9, but hold on... it's not what you think. It is NOT a list of ingredients. It is NOT a magical SPELL.
Kristina: Okay then, what is it?
Sophia: It is a truth that is hidden within the concept of a potion combined with the number nine. Let's start with the number nine. In this popular potion, the nine has been mistakenly translated into 9 different ingredients and/or aspects of a ritual. What is misunderstood is that nine is supposed to represent three to the power of three, otherwise known as three to the third power.
There are many examples that reveal the importance of this sacred trinity. From a religious perspective there is the holy triad of the father, the son and the Holy Spirit. More prevalent in your culture today is reference to the mind, body and spirit. The more you contemplate the number three, the more you will understand that it is a building block in which your world is created around.
Are you following me thus far?
Kristina: Yes, I think so. Three is an important number that is referenced in our everyday existence. Somehow you are going to tie-in, and explain the importance of working with three to the power of three, and how that relates to the real understanding of LOVE POTION #9.
Sophia: EXCELLENT! This is no joke, Kristina. There is something of great value that can be learned from dissecting this love potion. Do you want to dive into it further?
Kristina: Is this something that I can share with people to help make the month of February easier for everyone?
Sophia: My hope is that you will transcribe this conversation and share it with as many people as possible. I am going to map out what I am calling Sophia's LOVE POTION #9. It is a step-by-step explanation of how EVERYONE can apply the principle of three to the third power to evoke a powerful creative relationship with LOVE.
Kristina: Okay, great! I'm all ears.
Sophia: Good, let's continue our conversation with an analysis of the word "potion". It brings to mind a medicinal liquid or remedy that is infused with magically qualities. By focusing on the word, the psyche begins to naturally align with the essence of magic. This allows the mind to be more open to the unseen forces behind the universe at large. The word also implies that certain steps were taken in the creation of the brew. The combination of these principles (working with the unseen forces of the universe through deliberate steps) is what makes the word POTION so powerful. Now, let's add in the word love and the equation goes like this, LOVE can be evoked by working with the universal forces through deliberate actions. In my version, the liquid is no longer needed.
Kristina: Come on Sophia. Are you saying that just by using the words together "love potion," we are starting to engage in the manifestation of love?
Sophia: Yes, and no. The word combination essentially opens up a door of opportunity for you to BEGIN the process of consciously manifesting love. May I continue?
Kristina: Yes, of course.
Sophia: The root of why I adore this pop culture phrase "Love Potion #9" is based in the underlying premise that the wordplay inherently gets the universe's attention! Going back to where we started, the nine is the final ingredient when we understand the nine to be three to the third power. Now we have the completed equation, which reads, "Love can be evoked when working with the universal forces through deliberate action, using the principle of three to the third power." It sounds complicated, but don't worry I will now break it down, so that you can easily understand and create your own Love Potion #9
Kristina: Okay Sophia. I am ready for the simple version.
Sophia: Imagine that you are getting ready to mix your potion. First, you must layout the ingredients. Since we are not making an actual liquid concoction, let's look at the components that we are going to work with. Referencing the principle of three to the third power, our ingredients are ALL going to fall within three categories: SELF, OTHER, and COMMUNITY. In each one of these categories, we are going to take three actions, which will invoke the power of three times three.
I will give you an overview of the formula, explain the overall concept, and then break it down so you will understand each step.
SELF:
1. CARE of self.
2. PLEASURE of self.
3. LOVE of self.
OTHER:
1. CARE for other.
2. PLEASURE for other.
3. LOVE for other.
COMMUNITY:
1. CARE for community.
2. PLEASURE with community.
3. LOVE of community.
Sophia: Read the formula three times. You will begin to feel the power that is waiting to be unlocked and released.
Kristina: Hold on Sophia, those are a lot of steps. It feels like a lot of work. Does it have to be so complicated?
Sophia: It's not complicated, and YES it is some work. Did you believe that I was going to give you some supernatural incantation that would magically produce love states? Of course there is work involved in establishing a REAL practice that generates sustainable LOVE.
Kristina: Okay, I hear you, but what about those who really do want a magical elixir that instantaneously produces love? Aren't they going to be disappointed?
Sophia: I am giving you a powerful way to evoke and produce more LOVE. Those who desire a quick fix are ALWAYS going to be disappointed. In this third dimensional reality, there are no shortcuts that allow you to skip over the manifestation PROCESS. That is why you have embodied on earth, to relish in the process of creation, and to ultimate understanding that YOU are the CREATOR of your own reality.
Kristina: I understand. Will you elaborate on the formula and how and why it will produce more LOVE in our lives?
Sophia: The formula is designed to help you take actions that foster the belief that you are ready to experience love. Notice that the formula begins with the category of "SELF". By actively engaging with yourself FIRST, you tell the universe that you are worthy of love. Most people want love, but deep down they believe that they are NOT worthy of REAL LOVE. By taking three steps that focus on SELF, you set into motion the universal principle that states whatever you put out into the world, will return to you. By your actions, you have made a clear statement that says, I LOVE MYSELF! The universe MUST respond by returning to you experiences that express this love.
Let's get into the details of each of the three steps in the first category.
Step #1: "Care of SELF"
Many people tend to avoid the maintenance/care of the body they reside in. Ask yourself this questions, "Do you take better care of your car, than you do your own human vehicle?" If you answered yes, then this is a perfect opportunity for you to care of your body! Have you seen your doctor or dentist lately? What about a new haircut? Ladies (and even gentlemen) are you taking care of your fingernails and toenails? A manicure and pedicure is a great way to care for self!
The key is to take any ACTION that helps care for your overall well being. This could include the care of your emotional health. Maybe you have wanted to see a therapist, or maybe you have contemplated working with a coach. Try to look for the thing you have been avoiding, and TAKE the step to actually DO IT!
Step #2: "Pleasure of SELF"
Get ready to step into luxury. What have you wanted to do for yourself that is luxurious? Plan an activity that evokes a pleasurable experience. It could be a massage, or an evening where you indulge in a bath with champagne and strawberries. Many people associate pleasure with the body. Body pleasure will definitely fulfill this activity, yet remember pleasure can also come from ANY experience that brings you joy. Maybe you have been dying to buy a new bottle of perfume or a new set of golf clubs. Whatever brings you an immediate sense of bliss and satisfaction! Enjoy treating yourself. You deserve it!
Step #3: "Love of SELF"
For this step, it is important to take an action that supports a movement towards self-acceptance and love. I am going to suggest that you work with some ritual or activity that helps reinforce the idea of "I LOVE MYSELF." The more reverence that you imbue in the action, the more results you will see when it comes to the universe's response. Now you don't have to completely love yourself to invoke the power of this activity. You only have to put forth a good effort.
You could work with creating affirmations that strengthen your acceptance of self. What about creating a ritual that is dedicated to idea of "I Love Thyself." The key here is to work with any action that TANGIBLY puts into words or actions this "LOVE OF SELF"!
Kristina: Sophia, I imagine that many people might be reluctant to work with this last step. When you were speaking, I had an image of buying an "I LOVE YOU" Hallmark card and reading it to myself several times. Would that work instead of having to self-create some type of ritual or affirmation?
Sophia: Yes! GREAT. That is a very inventive way to engage in the third step. Thank you for modeling that you can be imaginative and creative in ANY and/or ALL of the steps.
Kristina: Everything that you have shared makes a lot of sense to me. I keep asking myself the question, "Will I actually go about doing these activities?" Especially understanding there is still 6 more steps to go over! Again, why must I work so hard to experience love?
Sophia: It is only work if you imagine it to be. Were you not very excited to create an actual love elixir? Did you think there would be no work involved? The process is so elaborate because each action is meant to build up a momentum that breaks through ALL the barriers that hold people back from experiencing love.
My beloved friend Kristina, you of all people know that a relationship, (especially with a guide) challenges you to stretch beyond your limits. When you are actively pursuing love, it is essential that you make many steps towards the experience of love. Again, it is through these steps or actions that you begin to FEEL love for yourself, and other(s) more consistently. When you practice stepping into love expressions, the universe MUST respond by returning back to you love experiences.
Kristina: So, are you saying that these steps are building upon each other to eventually create more experiences of love? By moving through this process, I am invoking universal forces that help me manifest more love in all aspects of my life?
Sophia: Yes, I am revealing that LOVE POTION #9 is a process, not a product! Yet, just like an actual elixir, it requires that certain ingredients be combined in a particular way to produce the intended results.
Are you ready to discuss the second round of actions that are a part of the LOVE POTION PROCESS?
Kristina: Fire away...
Sophia: We are now ready to focus our attention on another. This "other" can be anyone that you care for. It doesn't have to be a current love partner or potential love partner. It could be a friend or a family member. Someone that you feel (relatively) safe practicing a new expression of love with.
Step #1: "Care for Other"
In this step, you are going to take an action that helps support another's well being. Begin by observing your chosen "other". What are they worried or stressed about? You might start by offering them your assistance. Be supportive by presenting solutions and/or viewing the problem from another angle.
Care for your loved one by focusing your time and attention on helping them with something that they need. Maybe it's as simple as making an appointment for them, running an errand, or looking after their children for an afternoon. This step can be anything that let's them know that you care for their overall welfare, and would like to support them by offering a helping hand.
Notice that even if your friend, family member, or partner is resistant to your help, you will feel good no matter what, if you remember that you are working on your LOVE POTION #9. It's not about how successful each action is... it is only about TAKING an action/step with the intention of eventually experiencing more love.
Step #2: "Pleasure for Other"
What is your "other" passionate about? Make yourself available to understand or learn more about this passion. Step into their shoes for a day and create an experience that they would enjoy. Engage in your other's passion because you desire to know more about what brings them joy and pleasure. Invite your "other" to be a part of this experience, or just tell them about the experience you created.
By experiencing someone else's idea of passion and pleasure, you are ultimately opening yourself to receiving all different types of pleasurable experiences from unexpected sources. Do something different and new, and the universe will give back to you something exiting and new!
Step #3: "Love for Other"
In this step, share your love for another in YOUR way. How do you express yourself? Often we try to share our feelings based on the other person's preferences. Step into your own truth and reveal your heart in whatever way feels great to you.
Don't worry about how your love is received! This exercise is about feeling your love for another and putting it out there for the universe to see and feel. You are creating your own LOVE POTION that will draw to you unexpected love experiences. Let go of needing to see immediate results. Instead, focus your energy on the task at hand, expressing and feeling LOVE for another.
Kristina: Sophia, why are you suggesting that we focus on ourselves, when we are doing something for another? Isn't the point of doing something for somebody else, to be focused on them instead of you?
Sophia: This LOVE formula is based around becoming aware that LOVE is SELF-CREATED. When you are present with yourself FIRST, when you do for yourself FIRST, you will open yourself up to greater LOVE. You have clearly stated (by your actions) that you KNOW you DESERVE LOVE. You have filled yourself BEFORE you try to fill another. When one person is in the STATE of LOVE, then there is GREAT OPPORTUNITY for MORE love to be created.
Kristina: By experiencing love for myself in all my actions and expressions, I create a momentum of self-generated love that propels more and more love experiences towards me?
Sophia: Ah, now you're getting it! Onto the final round of three, which completes the process of three to the third power. We finish the cycle with our attention moving towards community. This focus directs your love out into the world at large. These actions help open the door for BIG love opportunities to come your way.
Step #1: "Care for Community"
Look at a community that you are a part of and ask yourself, "What do you love about it?" Engage in an activity that highlights this aspect of the community that you love. This step is not about giving to the community something it needs. Instead, it is about you experiencing love for a part of the community that you appreciate. You care for the community by adding to it the experience of LOVE and APPRECIATION!
Let's imagine that you love the architecture of the community in which you live in. Take a guided tour and really relish in the experience of admiring the local architecture. What if there is no tour available? Create your own self-guided tour after doing a little research at the local library. The idea is to create any activity in which you can have fun and appreciate an aspect of the community that YOU care about. Be CREATIVE!
Step #2: "Pleasure with Community"
This step asks you to join with others in celebration. Find, or create a pleasurable experience that can be shared with a community. This can be any activity that you can feel joy and pleasure in a group situation. The key is to notice and appreciate the sensations and emotions that you feel during this celebratory activity.
By consciously being aware of pleasure in a group setting, you become more open to receiving and experiencing love in ANY environment. This step facilitates a willingness to be more receptive to unexpected moments of delight. Let your heart open and allow yourself to savor in the feelings of happiness and joy!
Step #3: "Love for Community"
The last step challenges you to share an aspect of yourself with a collective audience. This is an opportunity for you to express a part of your love journey. It could be in the form of a writing piece, a short story, a letter, a poem or even a blog entry. Yet, it doesn't have to be written. It could be an audio or video piece where you directly speak about a personal experience with love. Maybe you prefer to put a piece of YOUR love journey into a song, a dance or an art piece. All that is required is ANY personal expression that is focused on love.
The audience that you share this piece with is up to you. It could be as small as two or three friends, or as large as putting it on the web for the world to see. The important part of this exercise is to release this story and give it over to another. When you are no longer afraid of sharing parts of your love story, you begin to understand that love is a journey, not a destination. Through your collective sharing, you acknowledged the universal truth that love is meant to be experienced, expressed and SHARED.
CONGRATULATIONS! Just by reading the formula, you are already 1/3 of the way through the process of manifesting more love in your life. The next 1/3 is where the magic really begins, the actually creation of your very own LOVE POTION #9! Start right now. Contemplate the ways in which you will care, pleasure and love YOURSELF, then make it happen. Each round will build upon the next and before you know it, you will be sharing some aspect of your love journey with many.
By the time you have completed the three round cycle, you will already be SEEING and EXPERIENCING the power of this magical formula.
Finally, the last 1/3 of the formula is completed when you look back on the journey and acknowledge all the courage, commitment and strength you put forth in your invocation of your very own LOVE POTION #9!
Kristina: Wow Sophia, I am blown away. THANK YOU! I already have inspiration on several of the steps! I am excited to share this formula with many and witness the power of each individual LOVE POTION #9!
Sophia: I bow down to all those who dare to make their own elixirs!
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