What if every moment in your day—every chore, every conversation, every challenge—was actually a sacred request for love?In this solo episode, Elaine Starling, The Abundance Ambassador, explores The Science of Sacred Play and how love, curiosity, and joy work together to awaken your Divine essence. Drawing on insights from Mike Dooley, Lynne McTaggart, and Ann Albers, Elaine reveals how playful presence transforms not just your mood—but your biology, relationships, and abundance flow.Discover why love and play aren’t luxuries—they’re sacred strategies for healing, creating, and living in partnership with The Divine. Topics Covered0:00 – Welcome: The Abundance Journey and the power of sacred play2:45 – Setting our energetic Intention and connecting with The Divine6:30 – The Divine message: “I must love you before I can know you.”10:20 – Why love and play are sacred strategies for living with ease and grace14:00 – How the vagus nerve links love to healing and safety17:45 – The science behind play and how it rewires your brain22:10 – The trap of control, productivity, and “earning love”26:30 – From survival mode to sacred co-creation30:00 – The three-step practice to embody sacred play36:20 – Simple ways to respond to every interaction as a request for love40:00 – How love reflects back to you a thousandfold Key Takeaways• Every interaction in your life is a sacred request for love.• Love and play are spiritual technologies that regulate your nervous system and invite healing.• Control and hustle drain your energy; connection and curiosity renew it.• The fastest way to reclaim your power is to lead with love.• “The love you make doesn’t just come back—it comes back a thousandfold.” The 3-Step Practice: The Science of Sacred PlayStep 1 – Recommit to Your IntentionBefore entering any situation, reaffirm: “I express and experience love in every interaction.”Step 2 – Welcome Every Moment as a Request for LoveSee every trigger, silence, or annoyance as a Divine invitation to love.Step 3 – Help Others Feel Safe, Seen, and ValuedThrough presence, listening, and kindness, you mirror Divine love—and that reflection heals you too. Questions Answered in This Episode• How can love and play become sacred spiritual practices?• What happens in the body when we lead with love?• Why do control and overthinking disconnect us from Divine flow?• How does play strengthen resilience and creativity?• What daily habits help us respond with love instead of react from fear? Pull Quotes“As we love, The Divine loves through us—it flows through us.” Elaine Starling“Resilience doesn’t come from control. It comes from connection.” Elaine Starling“Stop trying to manifest from the wound—start receiving from the well.” Elaine Starling Free GiftShare what you Loved and what you Learned from this episode to Download the Spiritual Alignment & Conscious Actions Guide — your roadmap to reconnect with The Divine, raise your vibration, and live as the woman your soul designed you to be. https://www.TheAbundanceJourney.com/Contact click on the Share My Thoughts button. Complete the Google form to automatically receive your free gift. Resources Mentioned• Messages from the Universe – Mike Dooley• The Healing Power of Love – Lynne McTaggart Blog• Angel Messages Newsletter – Ann Albers• Related Episode: E162 – The Power of Loving Awareness• Article: Why Every Interaction Is a Request for Love About the Host – Elaine StarlingElaine Starling, international TEDx speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of The Abundance Journey, helps spiritually minded women align with Divine...