the mastery of love:

by don miguel ruiz

it's difficult to try to be what you are not.  being what you are doesn't require any effort.  when you become wise, you accept yourself the way you are, and the complete acceptance of yourself becomes the complete acceptance of everyone else.

treat your body with all your love, honor, gratitude and respect.  when you make it your goal to adore your own body and accept yourself completely, you are learning to have a perfect relationship with anyone else you are with.

if you can heal yourself, then you are going to be ready for a relationsip without fear, without need.  if you and your partner each work on yourselves, you will see how quickly progress is made.

Love is compassionate and respectful, but doesn't feel sorry for anyone.  If someone falls, compassion help you to say, "stand up.  you can do it." compassion comes from respect, and is the result of knowing that others are strong enough and intelligent enough to make their own choices.

you are the force that plays with your mind and uses your body as it's favorite toy to play and have fun with.  that is the reason you are here:  to play and have fun.  you are born with the right to be happy and enjoy life.  you are not here to suffer.