When Love Seems Lost, Be the One to Bring it Back
Finding love through conscious conflict resolution
“Teach only love, for that is what you are.” — A Course in Miracles
So often when we’ve been in a relationship with someone for a long time, we lose sight of what drew us together in the first place.
Somehow we forget that it was the longing for love that brought us together. We lose the exhilarating adrenaline rush that new beginnings so often bring. Over time, we become disillusioned and feel betrayed in the process.
But maybe it’s at this stage in a relationship when we can finally get down to really learning how to love.
I heard a story from a motivational speaker years ago while listening to a talk-on-tape (back when cassettes were a thing — if you can imagine that). He spoke of an almost failed marriage turned around by one very simple, yet profound shift in attitude. It made a big impact on me and the way I viewed relationships.
I’ve made a few changes since then that have helped me to truly love the one I’m with. For the life of me, I can’t remember the name of the guy who told the story (sorry guy — if you’re out there, please let me know)!
None-the-less, here’s what he said in a nutshell:
