The power of
THOUGHT.
Love begins with our thoughts. We become what we think about. Loving
thoughts create loving experiences and loving relationships. Affirmations can
change our beliefs and thoughts about others and ourselves. If we want to love
someone, we need to consider his or her needs and desires. Thinking about your
ideal partner will help you recognise her when you meet her.
The power of
RESPECT.
You cannot love anyone or anything unless you first respect them. The first
person you need to respect is yourself. To begin to gain self-respect, ask
yourself, What do I respect about myself? - To gain respect for others, even
those you may dislike, ask yourself, What do I respect about them? -
The power of
GIVING.
If you want to receive love, all you have to do is give it! The more love
you give, the more you will receive. To love is to give of yourself, freely and
unconditionally. Practice random acts of kindness. Before committing to a
relationship ask not what the other person will be able to give to you, but
rather what will you be able to give them. The secret formula of a happy,
lifelong, loving relationship is to always focus on what you can give instead
of what you can take.
The power of
FRIENDSHIP.
To find a true love, you must first find a true friend. Love does not
consist of gazing into each other"s eyes, but rather looking outward
together in the same direction. To love someone completely you must love him or
her for who they are and not for what they look like. Friendship is the soil
through which love seeds grow. If you want to bring love into a relationship,
you must first bring friendship.
The power of
TOUCH.
Touch is one of the most powerful expressions of love, breaking down
barriers and bonding relationships. Touch changes our physical and emotional
states and makes us more receptive to love.
The power of
LETTING GO.
If you love something, let it free. If it comes back to you, it's yours, if
it doesn"t, it never was. Even in a loving relationship, people need their
own space. If we want to learn to love, we must first learn to forgive and let
go of past hurts and grievances. Love means letting go of our fears,
prejudices, egos and conditions. Today I let go of all my fears, the past has
no power over me - today is the beginning of a new life.
The power of
COMMUNICATION.
When we learn to communicate openly and honestly, life changes. To love
someone is to communicate with them. Let the people you love know that you love
them and appreciate them. Never be afraid to say those three magic words: I
Love You. Never let an opportunity pass to praise someone. Always leave someone
you love with a loving word - it could be the last time you see him or her. If
you were about to die but could make telephone calls to the people you loved,
who would you call, what would you say and .. why are you waiting?
The power of
COMMITMENT.
If you want to have love in abundance, you must be committed to it, and that
commitment will be reflected in your thoughts and actions. Commitment is the
TRUE test of love. If you want to have loving relationships, you must be
committed to loving relationships. When you are committed to someone or
something, quitting is never an option. Commitment distinguishes a fragile
relationship from a strong one.
The power of
PASSION.
Passion ignites love and keeps it alive. Lasting passion does not come
through physical attraction alone; it comes from deep commitment, enthusiasm,
interest and excitement. Passion can be recreated by recreating past
experiences. When you felt passionate spontaneity and surprises produce
passion. The essence of love and happiness are the same; all we need to do is
to live each day with passion.
The power of
TRUST.
Trust is essential in all loving relationships. Without it one person
becomes suspicious, anxious and fearful and the other person feels trapped and
emotionally suffocated. You cannot love someone completely unless you trust him
or her completely. Act as if your relationship with the person you love will
never end. One of the ways you can tell whether a person is right for you is to
ask yourself. Do I trust them completely and unreservedly? - If the answer is no
-, think carefully before making a commitment.
Tashunka Witko
