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Essence of Love

By A. H. Almaas

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In times of crisis, we often see an outpouring of what we call the “human spirit”: that force that compels people to show up with greater compassion and care for one another. This love is available to us all the time, yet many of us grapple on a daily basis with how to access it, both for ourselves and others. So what stands in the way? Since none of us was loved “perfectly” as a young child, we’ve all developed defenses and negative beliefs over time around our lovability.

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FindCenter Quotes ImageDo not waste time bothering whether you ‘love’ your neighbor; act as if you did. As soon as we do this we find one of the great secrets. When you are behaving as if you loved someone, you will presently come to love him.

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FindCenter Quotes ImageAffection is responsible for nine-tenths of whatever solid and durable happiness there is in our natural lives.

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FindCenter Quotes Image'Knock and it shall be opened.’ But does knocking mean hammering and kicking the door like a maniac?

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FindCenter Quotes ImageLove may forgive all infirmities and love still in spite of them: but Love cannot cease to will their removal.

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FindCenter Quotes ImageEveryone thinks forgiveness is a lovely idea until he has something to forgive.

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