— It is said that God is love. And in one sense, this may be so. But to say that God is love is to say that love is God. And this is not so. The two are not equal, or the same, or interchangeable. Better to say God is. And also, love is. But what is love? And what does love have to do with God (if God is)? We might begin by saying what love is not. Love is not an activity. Love is not something we do. Love is not an action. In essence, love is not a verb. Nor is it a choice. Love, simply, is the recognition of our shared being. Love is the dissolution of the sense of separation between ‘I’ and ‘other.’ The crumbling of the wall that says I am me, you are you, and the world is made of other stuff. Love is the realization of the source of all that is prior to all, gives rise to all, is in harmony with all. Words become inadequate here, unless they are the words of poets. And so what has love to do with God, then?
We might say that if God is, and is the source of all, and all arises from God and is within God, then because of this, love is known. We might also say love is, and therefore God is.
Valeria Teles interviews Michael McVey — a Psychologist, Certified Yoga Teacher, Coach, Counselor, And Speaker
Michael McVey’s approach to spirituality, psychotherapy, and the healing relationship was shaped by a variety of professional and personal experiences. As a GM with Fortune 500 big-box retail companies, he coached and counseled individuals and teams for improved performance for over 20 years. As an English teacher living and working overseas, he traveled extensively, broadening his awareness of and appreciation of other cultures and ways of life. His spiritual journey began at young age and led him to study theology at Brite Divinity School, then around the globe to Eastern thought. He underwent intensive training in self-inquiry meditation and Yoga, and took a deep dive into Advaita Vedanta (non-duality). Ultimately, he discovered the profound peace of a still mind. He now works to help others do the same.
Michael holds an M.S. in Marriage & Family Therapy and will complete an M.A. in Psychology in the coming year. He has a B.A. in Psychology and is a certified Yoga teacher.
To learn more about Michael McVey and his work, please visit: michaeldmcvey.com and discoveringnonduality.com
— This podcast is a quest for well-being, a quest for a meaningful life through the exploration of fundamental truths, enlightening ideas, insights on physical, mental, and spiritual health. The inspiration is Love. The aspiration is to awaken new ways of thinking that can lead us to a new way of being, being well.
