Let’s face it: What Hallmark cards don’t always tell us is that while love can be delightfully fabulous, it can also be messy, confusing and imperfect at times.  Just like us and just like life itself!  With its magnified highs and lows, love is unpredictable, exciting and often not quite what we expect—so much so that we might be tempted to protect ourselves or withdraw.

Shall we change that? 

Bring it on!

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10 ways to create JUICY relationships and discover your
inner love Lion/ Lioness! Rawr!

1. Be yourself.  Be authentic and embrace your uniqueness. Why? You already rock and if we want to be loved for who we truly are, why put on an act? No one can pretend they are something they’re not forever. So, keep being your awesome, imperfectly, perfect, self!

2. Be present. Focus on reality and live in the moment. Ditch the pain and emotional baggage of the past.  Set realistic expectations for the present so you’re not to be disappointed and stop worrying about a future that has yet to arrive. Embrace the truth of the here and now and not a fairy tale.  Be a person in a real relationship, not a character in a Disney movie.
 
3. Stay open. Keep the door to opportunity open. If fear’s favorite pastime is to break us down, we miss the possibility of signs and messages from the Universe guiding us and our relationship along an exciting path of discovery.  When we are vulnerable and trust the process, true connection to others is attainable.

4. Speak up. Always say what you mean and mean what you say. Start communicating clearly and assertively. Don’t try to read other people’s minds and don’t make other people try to read yours.  Silence can create resentment and solutions are not possible without communication.   Imagine simply only having to ask? Easy breezy!
 
5. Stop looking for perfection and embrace the messiness. Perfect does not exist (not even in those Disney romances). What if we started celebrating the beautiful disaster and opened ourselves up to the potential of new actions and attitudes? This would make us more powerful and give ourselves and our relationships a chance to thrive. When we are more comfortable living in the “messy” area, we are empowered and more successful as a result.
 
6. Forgive. Forgiveness is powerful and healing. When you let go of anger, resentment and thoughts of revenge that no longer serve you, you invite in hope, health and happiness. Release negativity and breathe in positivity. Feel lighter already?

 
7. Fight Right. It’s not IF you fight, it’s HOW you fight. The important thing is that when handled effectively, arguments can ultimately help a relationship. Learn the difference between conveying anger responsibly and “dumping” it.  Be mindful when expressing your feelings and emotions. This can trigger intense vulnerability in people, but remember it symbolizes true courage and strength. Don’t forget your inner and outer prowess.
 
8. Love with no thought of what you’ll get in return. This is fearless love in action and the embodiment of selfless acts.  You are inviting more joy to enter your being because you are choosing to quiet the ego, eliminate thoughts of guilt and avoid disappointment. Altruistic motives are more rewarding than self-serving actions and behaviors.  When we love with no expectations, it can be a recipe for happiness!
 
9. Take responsibility.  Freedom is found when we take 100% ownership of our emotions, thoughts and actions.  Stop playing the blame game (even with yourself!) We decide how we choose to respond to others; therefore we are in charge of our own happiness. Be accountable and the result will leave you feeling liberated and your relationship under less pressure.  Ahhh…

10. Love yourself. We need to love ourselves before we love anyone else. Loving without limits begins with self love. Hey, YOU! Yes, YOU are a fearless, fabulous force! When you can accept and appreciate that you are a gift, you become an irresistible invitation for daring, divine, love!    

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Hey, what do you say…shall we enjoy this love adventure now?

Adoring you,
Maureen