THOUGHTS: Secrets of Love



The First Secret: THE POWER OF LOVE - Love
begins with our thoughts. We become what we think. Loving
thoughts create loving experiences and loving relationships.
Affirmations can change our beliefs and thoughts about
ourselves and others. If we want to love someone, we need
to consider their needs and desires. Thinking about your
ideal partner will help recognize him or her when you meet.





The Second Secret: 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 Third Secret: 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.
The secret formula of a happy, lifelong relationship is to always
focus on what you can give instead of you can take.




The Fourth Secret: THE POWER OF FRIENDSHIP - To find true
love you must first find a true friend. To love someone completely
you must love them for who they are not what they look like.
Friendship is the soil through which love's seeds grow. If you want
to bring love into a relationship, you must first bring friendship.



The Fifth Secret: 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 Sixth Secret: THE POWER OF LETTING GO - If you love
something, let it be free. Even in a loving relationship, people need
their 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.



The Seventh Secret: THE POWER OF COMMUNICATION -
To love someone is to communicate with them. Let the people
you love know; that you love and appreciate them. Never be
afraid to say, "I love you." Never let an opportunity pass to praise
and acknowledge someone. Always leave someone you love with
a loving word ... it could be the last time you see them.





The Eighth Secret: THE POWER OF COMMITMENT - If you
want to have love in abundance, you must be committed to it.
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, loving one.



The Ninth Secret: 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. The essence of love and
happiness are the same, all we need to do is to live each day
with passion.



The Tenth Secret: THE POWER OF TRUST - You cannot love
someone completely unless you trust them completely. Act as if
your relationship with the person you love will never end. Trust
is essential in all loving relationships. Trust yourself, trust others
and trust the world. It is the foundation for LOVE.