Real Love: The Art of Mindful Connection

Synopsis

Offers Advice For Creating More Sustainable And Authentic Connections With Others By Using Mindfulness Exercises And Meditation Techniques To Become More Present And Develop A Deeper Understanding Of Authentic Love. Looking For Love -- Beyond The Cliché -- The Stories We Tell Ourselves -- The Stories Others Tell About Us -- Welcoming Our Emotions -- Meeting The Inner Critic -- Letting Go Of Perfection -- Becoming Embodied -- Moving Beyond Shame -- Taking A Stand On Happiness -- Following Your Ethical Compass -- Love As A Verb -- Barriers To Finding Real Love -- Cultivate Curiosity And Awe -- Authentic Communication -- Playing Fair: A Win-win Proposition -- Navigate The Space Between -- Letting Go -- Healing, Not Victory -- The Heart Is A Generous Muscle -- Forgiveness And Redemption -- The Wide Lens Of Compassion -- Priming The Pump -- Challenging Our Assumptions -- Love Everybody -- Creating Community -- From Anger To Love -- Say Yes To Life. Sharon Salzberg. Includes Bibliographical References (pages 297-305).