Awfulizing

Most of us in our thinking often wallow in the negative. What if she leaves me? What if he gets hurt? What if I go broke? Most of our thoughts could be described as, "I just know things will go wrong." We awfulize.

But here is an important thing to consider:

Being There

It is easy to be in love but love requires that you be there when your loved one needs you.

Is she depressed from sad events in her life? Be there, give her a hug and listen to her as she expresses her feelings.

There Is No Time Like Now

It seems like we will always have the time to tell our loved ones we love them.

But somehow in our busy days time slips away and those words remain unspoken. Those who long to hear them from us never do.

The Heavenly Gift Of A Rose

"There was a rose, brilliant in color, intoxicating in scent.

"I knew it would touch my heart but I had no time to be with that rose. A glance was all I could spare.

Noticing What She Wears

A wonderful expression of your love is when you notice and compliment what your partner wears.

A Doting Daddy

Being a father or serving in that role where no father has assumed that responsibility is marvelous for the love and joy it can bring to everyone involved.

Becoming A Grandparent

You may at first think becoming a grandparent makes you feel old.

But once you become involved with your grandchild, instead you will feel young again but this time with the wisdom you did not have in your youth.

A Hug 'N' Snug

This morning at breakfast my wife Anne walked in back of my chair, leaned down and gave me a big hug and put her cheek to mine and gave me a snug, gently rubbing her face to mine. She then kissed my cheek.

Why do I share this with you dear reader?

A Hug 'N' Rub

This morning as we finished breakfast, my wife Anne came behind where I was sitting and gave me a great big hug, followed by a shoulder rub.

That Special Person Awaits You

If you haven't yet met Mr. or Ms. Right, don't lose hope. It is only a question of time and your receptivity.

Making A New Life

Life is about change for nothing stays the same, even if our minds tell us otherwise. And in a personal sense, that change begins with each of us.

Are you the same person you were a year ago? Your body is not as it is constantly shedding and creating cells, recreating itself. Nor is your mind the same as it is always learning something new.

Whispering "I Love You"

These magical words we all love to hear and sometimes they are best expressed in a gentle whisper.

Seeing Ourselves In The Eyes Of Others

As we seek to share love with others we are compelled to see ourselves in their eyes.

As You Grow Old Are You Still Attractive?

Many people fear that as they age, the wrinkles will come, the skin will stretch, the body will slow and they will no longer be vibrant and attractive. They will no longer be loved.

I'm 69 years of age and I assure you this is ego driven nonsense.

Happiness Is An Inside Job

Most of us are often unhappy with our lives.

But we would finally be happy if we got that special person to date us, or we got that promotion at work or we won the lottery. All of our problems would then be solved and we could be happy.

But here is a little surprise for you. Happiness is an inside job.

To Live A Joyous Life

"To live a joyous life requires love for all, malice to none and a generosity of spirit."

Author Unknown

Learning To Forgive Yourself

Each one of us has done things we deeply regret.

To the extent we are able we must make amends, but we must also recognize something else that is vital to our well-being and fundamental to our love and respect for ourselves:

The Importance Of Forgivenss In A Relationship

"Forgiveness: Whatever happened before your relationship, or during your relationship, if you want your relationship to continue, you have to forgive.

If not, the misery that will live within you will tear you apart and it will take your relationship with it."

Author Unknown

An Expression Of Love For A Stranger

Most of us have people who come to our home, apartment complex or farm to do work. A gardener, a plumber, a laborer, a delivery person or who serve us in some other role.

But while we believe we care for humanity, how many of us think of these people as the human beings they are? People with families and with feelings just as we have.

Are Thinner People More Beautiful?

Generally speaking thinner people are seen as being more beautiful.

Be Proud Of Who You Are

You don't have to be perfect to be proud of who you are for we all have many faults, as we strive to become better people.

The World's Most Beautiful Woman

The world's most beautiful woman is no Greek goddess, nor is she the image of an actress or a model.

Valuing Yourself

Many of us focus on our flaws, as if who we are is but the sum of our flaws. But reality is that while we are all imperfect, we all are beautiful as well.

Your Beauty Can Never Fade

Don't fear the aging process. Your inner beauty comes from within your spiritual self, the real you and it is timeless.

The Real You

The real you is your inner being, your spiritual self.

This is the loving, compassionate and forgiving part of you and it knows why you are here and the mission you are meant to fulfill.

Your Kind Words Of Love

Kind words of love are those you express to uplift the heart of another when that person is down.

Don't Seek Friends, Become One

"Don't seek friends, become one. Become a friend a friend would want to have and you will have more friends than you can imagine."

Author Unknown

An Act Of Faith, An Expression Of Gratitude

Sometimes we find our courage as an act of faith and an expression of gratitude to God, for each of us has so much to be thankful for.

As single people we find the courage to approach single people we are strongly attracted to and ask for a date, willing to bear rejection should that happen for our hopes carry us beyond that potential rejection.

It is an act of faith and an expression of gratitude no matter what happens.

The Greatest Love

The greatest love is that which you give with no expectation of anything in return. It is the selfless love you offer to family and friends and to all of humanity.

The Importance Of Self-Love

It is vitally important that you love yourself if you are going to give the profound gift of your love to others.