We cultivate love when we allow our
most vulnerable and powerful selves
to be deeply seen and known, and
when we honor the spiritual
connection that grows from that
offering with trust, respect, kindness
and affection. Love is not something
we give or get; it is something that
we nurture and grow, a connection
that can only be cultivated between
two people when it exists within each
one of them – we can only love others
as much as we love ourselves. Shame,
blame, disrespect, betrayal, and the
withholding of affection damage the
roots from which love grows. Love can
only survive these injuries if they are
acknowledged, healed and rare. …read more