From <I>The Mastery of Love</I> by don Miguel Ruiz<P><I>A relationship is two halves...yours and someone else's. Heal your half, and you are going to be happy. If you can heal that part of you, then you are going to be ready for a relationship without fear, without need. But remember, you can only heal your half. If you are in a relationship and you work with your half, and your partner works with the other half, you will see how quickly progress is made. Love is what makes you happy, and if you become the servant of love, and your partner becomes the servant of love, you can just imagine all the possibilities. The day will come when you can be with your partner with no guilt and no blame, no anger and no sadness. The day will be wonderful when you can be completely open, only to share, only to serve, only to give your love. </I><P>...<I> You have to aim for a new beginning by cutting your ties with the past and starting all over again...Have the courage to go for it 100% or let it go. Let go of the past and begin every day at a higher level of love.</I><P>...<I> Your first step is to accept and love yourself. Next is to accept your partner, exactly like they are...You cannot make any changes in them.</I><P>Love becomes about service, not a war of control....but you can only accomplish this when you have a strong love of self and acceptance of self.<P>Cali<P>------------------<BR><I>Live Impeccably In Your Word.<BR>Don't Take Anything Personally.<BR>Make No Assumptions.<BR>Do Your Best Always. </I>
