TEN SECRETS TO BE A BETTER PERSON

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/her
needs and desires. Thinking about your ideal partner will help you
recognize him/her when you meet him/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 you but rather what will you be
able to give them. The secret formula of a happy, lifelong and
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 first love him/her for who they are and 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 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, then
it's yours. If it does not, 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, ego 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 let an
opportunity pass to praise someone. Always leave someone you love
with a loving word last it could be the last time you see him/her.
If you were about to die but could make telephone calls to the
people you love, 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 feel passionate,
spontaneity and surprises produce passion. The essence of love and
happiness are the sameall 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, envious and fearful and the other person
feels trapped and emotionally suffocated. You cannot love someone
completely unless you trust him/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, then think carefully before making a commitment.

We are born with two eyes in front because we must not always look
behind but see what lies ahead beyond ourselves. We are born with
two ears, one left and one right, so that we can hear both sides,
collect both the compliments and criticisms. We are born with a
brain concealed in a skull, then no matter how poor we are, we are
still rich and no one can steal what our brain contains. We are born
with two eyes, two ears but one mouth for the mouth is a sharp
weapon. It can hurt, flirt and kill: remember our motto -- talk
less, listen and see more. We are born with only one heart, deep in
our ribs and it reminds us to appreciate and give love from deep
within.