“Your Daily Dose” is a quick two minute read packed with bite-sized wisdom from all the great teachers. But you could also choose to turn it into something more… a powerful daily practice for personal growth. Give it a try!
A message from today’s meditation:
What kind of energy do you want to carry around with you? This seemingly simple question holds the key to transforming not just how you interact with the world, but how you fundamentally experience life itself.
In our daily encounters with others, we face countless opportunities to choose our response. Someone cuts you off in traffic, a colleague makes a snide remark, or a stranger seems dismissive. In today’s meditation journey, Matt Kahn’s views on love focuses on what it is that we gain from doubling down on the giving of love.
“… He looked at me in a really surprised way, and I could tell he was thinking, “I didn’t mean it as a compliment!” Of course, I knew his words weren’t spoken with care and concern, but I chose to take it as a compliment and turn it into a gift that I offered in return. No matter the circumstance, love can withstand any type of judgement or ridicule and turn it into something more redeeming as a gift for every heart.” – Matt Kahn
This is not about taking the high road, not about being the bigger person but about realizing that how you choose to act IS who you are being. The energy with which you show up and respond to the world will vibrate within your cells long after the interaction – so what is the energy that you want to carry around with you?
“You’re learning to be nourished by the love that you give, not by the validation offered in response to your giving.” – Matt Kahn
“You give to yourself, by giving of yourself.” – Matt Kahn
“When we are clear on the exact gifts we are open to sharing with others, the conviction of our generosity breaks the spell of energetically taking on other people’s experiences.” – Matt Kahn
Every cell in your body listens to the words you speak to others, which gives weight to the philosophy that, “you can’t do anything to another, without also doing it to yourself.”
Words can cut or they can heal, and if you are able to understand what it is that your body needs to hear in order to heal, why not make that the language in which you speak to all the humans around you?
“Empowerment is realizing you are the one who needs to say the things you’ve waited your entire life to hear.” – Matt Kahn
In every interaction with another human, the way you respond will linger as the vibration in every cell of your body. What kind of energy do you want to carry around with you?
“In a world of endless questions, love really is the only answer.” – Matt Kahn
Ultimately we really only have one option if we want to be sustainably healthy humans, and that is to show up as love. Always.
Affirmations to double down on love:
- “I choose to carry the energy of love within every cell of my being.”
- “I nourish myself through the kindness I offer to others.”
- “My words to others are also words to myself – I choose them with care.”
- “I am empowered to speak the healing words my body needs to hear.”
- “I trust that love can transform any circumstance into a gift.”
In a world filled with endless questions, love emerges as the ultimate answer. It is the guiding force that unites us, heals our wounds, and creates a more harmonious existence. As we navigate the complexities of life, let us choose to show up as love.
Have a beautiful Friday beautiful people.
– pierre –
Today’s LIVE meditation is: Sharing love.
Today’s LIVE meditation
https://youtu.be/Sd3lNRt1gUQ 2025
https://youtu.be/1LM80oNenwA 2023
Practice the “Daily Dose”
Let’s put it into practice! Choose what works for you – daily, once a week or whenever inspiration strikes. Putting pen to paper wires the neural pathways that will create your new habits.
1 – Affirmation
Write down your favourite affirmation on a sticky note and place it somewhere that you’ll be able to see it the whole day.
- “I choose to carry the energy of love within every cell of my being.”
- “I nourish myself through the kindness I offer to others.”
- “My words to others are also words to myself – I choose them with care.”
- “I am empowered to speak the healing words my body needs to hear.”
- “I trust that love can transform any circumstance into a gift.”
2 – A moment of reflection
Use today’s question as a journal prompt. If you don’t have the time to sit down and write, just take a moment to reflect on your response.
The Language of Self-Healing: Matt Kahn suggests that every cell in your body listens to the words you speak to others. Think about the words and tone you’ve used recently when speaking to people who frustrated, disappointed, or challenged you. Now imagine your body as a sensitive listener to everything you say. What words does your body need to hear in order to heal? Write a conversation between yourself and someone difficult, but use only the language your body needs to hear for healing.
3 – Quotes to share
Send a quote to someone who needs it, or share them all on social media to spread the good vibes!
4 – Q&A for deeper learning
Read through the questions and answers and write down at least one “aha moment” that clicked for you.
1. Q: Isn’t choosing love in difficult situations just being a pushover or doormat?
A: Not at all. Choosing love isn’t about accepting poor treatment or failing to set boundaries. It’s about responding from a place of strength rather than reaction. When you choose love, you’re choosing the energy you want to carry within yourself, which often leads to clearer thinking and more effective responses. You can still say “no,” set limits, or address problems—but you do so from a centered place rather than from anger or fear. This approach actually empowers you because you’re not giving others control over your internal state.
2. Q: How can I practically “turn judgment into a gift” when someone is being genuinely hurtful?
A: This doesn’t mean pretending hurtful words don’t sting or that harmful behavior is acceptable. Instead, it means choosing how you internalize and respond to negativity. You might acknowledge the hurt while choosing not to absorb the negative energy as truth about yourself. The “gift” you offer could be maintaining your own peace, responding with clarity instead of defensiveness, or simply not perpetuating the cycle of negativity. Sometimes the greatest gift is not allowing someone else’s pain to become your own.
3. Q: What does it mean that “every cell in your body listens to your words”? Is this scientifically accurate?
A: While this is metaphorical language, it points to a real phenomenon. Research shows that our thoughts and words do affect our physiology through the mind-body connection. When we speak with kindness, we often feel calmer and more positive. When we speak harshly, we can feel tense and stressed. The idea encourages awareness that how we communicate with others creates an internal environment within ourselves—either supportive or harmful to our own well-being.
4. Q: How do I avoid taking on other people’s negative energy while still being compassionate?
A: The key is having clarity about what you’re giving versus what you’re receiving. When you’re clear about the specific gifts you want to share (listening, encouragement, practical help), you create healthy boundaries. Focus on what you can control—your response—rather than trying to fix or absorb their emotional state. You can offer compassion without taking responsibility for changing how others feel. Think of yourself as offering a steady, loving presence rather than trying to absorb their experience.
5. Q: What if I don’t feel nourished by giving love? What if it just feels draining?
A: This often happens when we’re giving with hidden expectations for specific responses, or when we’re giving from an empty cup. Start by examining your motivations: Are you giving to get something back, or to avoid conflict, or from genuine care? Also, ensure you’re practicing self-care and speaking kindly to yourself first. If giving feels draining, it might be time to address your own needs and practice the self-nourishment that comes from treating yourself with the same love you offer others.
6. Q: How can I become “the one who says what I’ve waited to hear” without it feeling fake or forced?
A: Start small and be authentic. Instead of grand declarations, begin with simple truths you genuinely believe about yourself or gentle encouragement you would offer a good friend. Pay attention to the critical voice in your head and practice responding to it with the same patience you’d show someone you care about. Over time, this becomes more natural. Remember, you’re not trying to convince yourself of things that aren’t true—you’re learning to be as kind to yourself as you would be to others.
7. Q: Is it realistic to expect that love is “the only answer” to every situation? What about practical problems that require action?
A: Love as “the only answer” doesn’t mean love solves every practical problem, but rather that approaching challenges from a place of love creates the best foundation for effective action. When you’re centered in love rather than fear, anger, or desperation, you typically make clearer decisions, communicate more effectively, and maintain better relationships even during difficult times. Love includes wisdom, boundaries, and appropriate action—it’s not passive or naive. It’s about the internal foundation from which you operate, not about avoiding necessary practical steps.