What is the main message of Be the Love?

The main message of Be the Love is about embracing love as a powerful force for transformation and healing.

Who is the author of Be the Love?

The author of Be the Love is Sarah Prout.

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Name: Be the Love
Rating: 4.5 (347 reviews)
Author: Sarah Prout

Sarah Prout

Seven Ways to Unlock Your Heart and Manifest Happiness

4.5 (347 ratings)

25 mins

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Be the Love by Sarah Prout is a guide to manifesting the love you want in all areas of life. Drawing on her own experiences, Prout shares practical techniques to cultivate self-love and attract healthy relationships.

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What’s in it for me? Learn how to transform your life through intention and perseverance.

Be the love. What does that mean? Well, Sarah Prout is a proponent of manifesting joy and prosperity – the name of her podcast is Manifest, after all. She’s also a big believer in the law of attraction. All of these things go hand in hand. The law of attraction says that what you put out into the universe determines what you get back. It makes sense, then, that you should be the love you want to receive.

Maybe this sounds too simple – or maybe it sounds too esoteric. Either way, don’t worry. In this Blink to Prout’s Be the Love, we break it down further and offer some straightforward, actionable steps you can take to start manifesting happiness today.

In this Blink, you’ll learn:

how we all possess the magic to transform our realities;
why there’s some wisdom in the old “no pain, no gain” saying; and
why the word “abracadabra” is more meaningful than you might expect.

You are worthy.

The full title of Prout’s book is Be The Love: Seven Ways to Unlock Your Heart and Manifest Happiness. And we’re going to look at each of the seven ways you can create more happiness in your life.

As with many things in life, it all starts with you. Whatever you want to manifest begins with the kind of energy you emit and the feelings you have about yourself and your own potential. So the first step is to believe in yourself – to believe that you are worthy of the positive change you want to create.

Affirmations can be deeply effective in changing your mindset and manifesting new realities. An affirmation is simply a phrase, like “I am worthy,” that you repeat to yourself on a regular basis.

So close your eyes, take a deep breath, and repeat: “I am worthy . . . I am worthy . . . .” It may feel silly at first, but this kind of repetition can have a profoundly positive effect. And when you say it like you really mean it, it’s deeply empowering. I. Am. Worthy.

Whether we’re conscious of it or not, many of us are stuck with deep-seated feelings of self-doubt, shame, or self-loathing. Prout spent years in an abusive relationship with her first husband. Even though she always knew she wanted to be a creative entrepreneur, years of feeling undervalued had caused her to be hobbled by self-doubt.

When she found the strength to leave her husband, things didn’t just turn around. She was now a single mom, relying on welfare and making dinners of pasta and ketchup to get by. She had to convince herself. She had to keep telling herself, I am worthy. She had to believe in her own magic. She had to trust that she could transform her reality into something completely different than what it was at the time.

That’s why believing in yourself is the first step. This is where the transformation begins. While you may find yourself feeling less than worthy now, you need to start the process of reclaiming control over your own emotions – and your future. No one but you can dictate how you react to your circumstances. So instead of unconsciously reacting, pause. Take perspective. Think it over. Recognize your worth. Recognize your power, and respond with compassionate kindness. Be the love you want to receive from the universe.

We all have the magical ability to transform our lives. But it still takes persistence and hard work. It requires looking inward and resolving issues that may have us stuck in feelings of low self-worth. This is why Prout often recommends a combination of therapy and journaling as a way to reclaim your magic.

Next, we’ll take a look at another kind of magic we all have: intuition.

You are intuitive.

Was there a moment in your life when everything seemed clear? Maybe you were a teenager, and one day it just clicked: you suddenly knew exactly what you wanted to do with your life. Or it wasn’t specific, but you knew you definitely wanted to do something with animals – or pursue something creative or be some kind of journalist.

We all have the capability to be intuitive, especially when it comes to our own lives. We know what’s right or wrong for us, even if we can’t always explain the reasons why. If we’re being truthful with ourselves, we also know when we’re on the right path and when we’ve gotten totally off track. So it’s important to keep a clear and open channel of communication with our intuition at all times.

You are ready.

There’s a good reason so many of us get stuck in a rut. Change is scary – we’re better at adapting. When something bad happens, we can easily convince ourselves it’s the new normal. We get used to it, even if our intuition is screaming that this is not how it should be. We latch on to false narratives that neatly explain how we deserve to be stuck.

Even the idea of change can be scary. Change implies the unknown. It raises so many questions. But it’s in those questions – in that area outside of your comfort zone – that the magic and transformation happen. And that’s why going outside your comfort zone is the third way of manifesting happiness.

You are whole.

We’ve arrived at the fourth way to manifest happiness. And like the previous ones, this is a call for empowerment. This time the message is, You are not broken.

Thinking you’re broken is another roadblock on the path to transformation. Maybe there’s a false narrative you’ve been told or have made for yourself to justify your current situation. Maybe you’ve experienced horrific trauma in your past, or gone through a difficult ordeal. These experiences can leave deep wounds. But never forget: You are not broken. You are whole. You can still manifest the happiness you deserve.

You have surrendered.

Speaking of unprocessed emotions, the fifth way of manifesting happiness is all about letting go. We all have baggage of one size or another that we’ve been carrying around with us. But to move forward and create a new, happier future for yourself, you need to let go of it. This means making sure you’ve fully processed your suppressed emotions from past events.

Prout has experienced multiple miscarriages in her life, which were painful in more ways than one. So she’s especially grateful for the kids that she does have. In 2020, her oldest son, Thomas, was finally old enough to be left on his own when Prout and her husband decided to move from Nevada to New York. He had a job, he was enrolled in school, and he wanted to stay close to his friends – so it seemed like a sensible idea.

You are intentional.

It’s time to pick up a thread that’s been weaving through a lot of what we’ve explored so far: intention. Intention is integral to being the love you wish to receive. There’s an intention to everything that deals with the law of attraction. If you’re intent on transforming your life – of manifesting happiness – everything you put into the universe is in alignment with that intention.

Let’s specifically focus on the intention of words.

You are love.

There’s a variety of different names out there for the thing that connects us all. It’s personal, and it can change from culture to culture. There’s God, the Universe, the Source. For Prout, it’s Love. The universe is the frequency of love, but it’s love that makes up the energy that drives each and every living thing.

There’s no shortage of love. Sometimes we feel like we’re lacking it, and our energy is depleted. But that doesn’t mean it’s not all around us – it’s just a matter of tapping back into it. And this is always within your power. No one can stop you from taking a moment, grounding yourself in the present, and accepting the energetic flow of life and love that is always available to you.

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What is Be the Love about?

Be the Love (2022) offers valuable insights on how to overcome the hardships of everyday life. It provides helpful tools and a mindset to thrive and become more resilient in the face of daily challenges.

Be the Love Review

Be the Love (2021) by Sarah Prout is a book that offers profound insights into finding love and happiness within ourselves and in our relationships. Here's why this book is definitely worth reading:

It provides practical tools and exercises to help us cultivate self-love and attract healthy, fulfilling relationships.
Drawing from the author's personal experiences, the book offers relatable stories that inspire and empower readers to transform their love lives.
With its gentle and empowering approach, the book keeps readers engaged, challenging conventional beliefs and promoting a deeper understanding of love.

Who should read Be the Love?

Overwhelmed people seeking guidance
Anyone looking for a new practical philosophy
Fans of inspirational stories

About the Author

Sarah Prout is a best-selling author and host of the popular Manifest podcast, where she discusses how to manifest positive change in your life through concepts like “emotional empowerment” and “heart-based healing.” Her personal journey of being a single mom living on welfare to becoming a successful entrepreneur has inspired a devoted following. Her other books include Dear Universe.

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