"You create your own universe as you go along." - Winston Churchill

Do you know this? Or, more importantly, do you believe it? As Charles Haanel so eloquently states, "The principle which gives the thought the dynamic power to correlate with its object, and therefore to master every adverse human experience, is the law of attraction, which is another name for love. This is an eternal and fundamental principle inherent in all things, in every system of philosophy, in every Religion and in every Science. There is no getting away from the law of love. It is feeling that imparts vitality to thought. Feeling is desire and desire is love. Thought impregnated with love becomes invincible."

When asked what the first and greatest commandment was, Christ responded, " And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment. And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these."

Notice there are actually three parts listed by the Savior: Love God, love yourself, and love your neighbor. Too often we forget to love ourselves. As spoken by the Lord Himself, there are no commandments greater than these. In effect, love truly does make the world go around. It is what creates the world you perceive each moment of each day.

As we embark on this Independence Day, may we reflect on the lives -the universe - that we have created for ourselves and look for ways that we can infuse those things that are not working with an abundance of love. As Charles Haanel has said, "Thought impregnated with love becomes invincible." There is nothing so bad in your life, that you can't change it. Celebrate your independence from grief, pain, and struggle. You are the master of your destiny. Choose this day to pick up the reigns and drive your chariot on the wings of your greatest desires.

In the words of our Savior, "...He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater works than these shall he do; because I go unto my Father."

The power if within you. Remember who you are. You are a child of the Most High God. You can work miracles in your own life, and in the lives of others. Be happy. Be at peace. And remember that you are loved.