What we need more of, in any relationship, is always love! Everything we want is a byproduct of pure love (even if it’s peace in walking away). Love is attentive and takes the time to truly know a partner. Love is kind and respectful; it’s not proud or trying to be right. It’s not in a hurry. It’s not angry or disgruntled. It’s not jealous, or thinking the worst. It’s mindful and responsive. It’s open and honest. It’s quietly self-assured, not needy. It’s vulnerable, yet fearless.

So whether you want more trust or sizzle, common ground, or just kindness, get more love! It’s all in there. … More

They feel loved, rather than broken …… More

I am one very grateful girl, every single day. From first thing in the morning, feeling loved and warmed, seeing the sun shine, the ocean, the flowers, to closing my eyes in peace at night, I find myself saying thank you. Love is as beautiful on the outside as it is on the inside. But what I am most thankful for is awareness. Without awareness, I wouldn’t know to be grateful. Without awareness, I wouldn’t know to choose love. I wouldn’t know the glory of being true to myself, and the grace of second chances.

And I’m grateful that we can grow in awareness. We do that by exercising the privilege of choice. We continually choose how much truth to see. It is a privilege, a responsibility, and a labor of love. And we get to keep at it for life. Let’s do it with thanksgiving.

Love smiles on you … as do I, with a grateful heart. … More