~ Love ~

Love Is ........

Love is a volatile word, a mysterious realm all its own. It can blind and mislead the most calculated of men. Love is like an unpredictable reaction, a different experience each and every time it makes its presence known. Love can kill everything around it, Love can spark growth, Love can rebuild and Love can destroy….

Love can be a blessed event and a dark moment all in the blink of an eye. Nobody can predict when or where love will come about…how it will affect those involved or what it may reveal about each person it touches…

Love is unpredictable, a blessing and a curse. Love is a lesson all in itself, some catch on while others drown slowly it its vast meaning. Love comes and goes, both caresses and stings…it can bring life and usher in death….all in the same breath.

Love is caustic, an unprecedented foe to those not strong enough to weather the storm it is. Love, in whatever shape it takes and whatever outcome it brings about, also brings balance. So when there’s death it brings life, when there’s pain, Love brings strength, when there’s a loss, Love brings something overwhelmingly valuable. Love is the great equalizer in this chaotic lifetime. Love is what it chooses to be at that very instance it appears. Love can be a much-needed breakup so that someone can start anew; Love can be that one person that compliments another. Love can be whatever the moment needs in order to restore balance. It might not always be what one desires or what one may feel they need…rather Love is a method that allows the forces that be to restore what sorely was missing at that moment in time. Love is Joy…Love is Pain…Love is Strength…Love is Balance.

~ Marriage ~

Before marriage, a man yearns for the woman he loves.
After marriage,
the 'Y' becomes silent!

~ Destiny ~

Destiny.........


Destiny sits upon the morning horizon
Always in site, but never clear
And as I travel along the road I have chosen
Destiny remains forever in place
Sitting upon the morning horizon

But as the years pass
And the road spans the distance
Between yesterday and tomorrow
I know my destiny will arrive

For time alone will close the gap
So yesterday becomes dust filled memories
And the horizon of tomorrow
Will be the road of today

For then,
there will be no yesterday or tomorrow,
only today

And when that day arrives
I will find peace and be complete
For I will be one with my destiny

~ Let It Flow ~

Let It Flow .........



I think about you
all the time.
I know I probably shouldn't,

Destiny
caused us to meet.
Destiny
has brought us together.
Destiny
decided I should love you.

So I'm counting on Destiny
to finish what had started.


I don't completely understand
all the circumstances
of our relationship.
I don't know what
goes through your mind


I wish I knew
what you really wanted
deep down
How you see the end.


Do we share
the same perspective?
In your mind,
do we share the future?



And I wonder
if it wasn't
irrational
and even a bit
foolish
to love
without security.



Deep inside
I feel we belong
together...
in love
because I know
you make me happy.
Probably could forever.


I'd give almost anything
to feel this love
unrestricted and free.
Let the whole world see
I love you.


Let it flow...

~ Hold On Tightly ~

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HOLD ON TIGHTLY

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Hold on tightly to what is truly important in life.

Hold on to faith;
it is the source of believing that all things are possible. It is fiber and strength of a confident soul.

Hold on to hope;
it banishes doubt and enables attitudes to be positive and cheerful.

Hold on to trust;
it is at the core of fruitful relationships that are secure and content.

Hold on to love;
it is life's greatest gift of all, for it shares, cares, and gives meaning to life.

Hold on to family and friends;
they are the most important people in your life, and they make the world a better place. They are your roots and the beginnings that you grew from; they are the vine that has grown through time to nourish you, help you on your way, and always remain close by.

Hold on to all that you are and all that you have learned,
for these things are what make you unique.

Don't ignore what you feel and what you believe is right and important;
your heart has a way of speaking louder than your mind.

Hold on to your dreams;
achieve them diligently and honestly.

Never take the easy way or surrender to deceit. Remember others on your way and take time to care for their needs.

Enjoy the beauty around you.
Have the courage to see things differently and clearly.

Make the world a better place one day at a time, and don't let go of the important things that give meaning to your life.

~~ Author Unknown ~~

~ Ten Secrets ~

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TEN SECRETS

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1. THE FIRST SECRET
   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 ourselves and others. If we want to love someone, we need to consider their needs and desires. Thinking about your ideal partner will help you recognize him or her when you meet him or her.

2. 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?"

3. 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. 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.

4. THE FOURTH SECRET
   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 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.

5. 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.

6. THE SIXTH SECRET
   The Power of Letting Go.

   "If you love something, set 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."

7. THE SEVENTH SECRET
   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 them. 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?

8. THE EIGHTH SECRET
   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.

9. 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. 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.

10. THE TENTH SECRET
    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 them 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 you must think very carefully before you make any type of a commitment.

~ Patience ~

Patience ..........

I am waiting
Though not in stillness as I wait

I am hoping
Though not in despair as I hope

I am dreaming
Though not in darkness as I dream

I am longing
Though not in emptiness as I long

I am trying
Though not in futility as I try

I am learning
Though not in ignorance as I learn

I am becoming
Though not in nothing as I become

I am being
While eternity teaches me patience

~ When We Look Back ~

When We Look Back ........


People desire so many things and waste their days in vain...
Some yearn for gold, others for power, yet others for glory and a higher station.
But when death's moment nears and they look back at their lives,
they realize they've been happy only during those moments when they've loved.

~ Listen ~

God speaks to the ears of every heart, but it is not every heart that hears Him ...