| When we marry we all intend to live happily ever | | | | If children live with sharing, they learn generosity. |
| after. Why then do so many marriages breakdown? I | | | | If children live with honesty, they learn truthfulness. |
| believe that one of the basic fundamental reasons is | | | | If children live with fairness, they learn justice. |
| the lack of giving love freely to one another. When | | | | If children live with kindness and consideration, they |
| two people come together and unintentionally only | | | | learn respect. |
| expect to receive love, then ultimately there will be | | | | If children live with security, they learn to have faith |
| no giving or receiving of love for either. However, | | | | in themselves and in those about them. |
| when two people come together and give their love, | | | | If children live with friendliness, they learn the world is |
| both people give and receive love in abundance. | | | | a nice place in which to live. |
| The secret is you can only give what you possess. | | | | So many of us have not been given the love we all |
| To have a good relationship with someone else you | | | | deserve but it is never too late to learn. We can all |
| must first have a good relationship with yourself. To | | | | learn to be more confident, build self-esteem and |
| be capable of giving love to someone else you must | | | | love and accept ourselves as we are. The first step |
| truly love yourself. I don't mean in a vain shallow | | | | to changing anything is to be aware of it. We must |
| way, I mean in a wonderful healthy way. | | | | be honest about how we take care of ourselves. |
| The following words written by Dorothy Law Nolte, | | | | Try answering some of the following questions:- |
| Ph.D. are extremely profound:- | | | | Do you love yourself? |
| CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE. | | | | Do you know that you are special? |
| If children live with criticism, they learn to condemn. | | | | Do you speak kindly to yourself or do you beat |
| If children live with hostility, they learn to fight. | | | | yourself up for the mistakes you make? |
| If children live with fear, they learn to be | | | | Do you feel confident? |
| apprehensive. | | | | Are you calm and peaceful in most situations? |
| If children live with pity, they learn to feel sorry for | | | | Do you like yourself and are you proud of your |
| themselves. | | | | beliefs? |
| If children live with ridicule, they learn to feel shy. | | | | Are you happy with the way you look? |
| If children live with jealousy, they learn to feel envy. | | | | Meditation helps us feel better about ourselves. It |
| If children live with shame, they learn to feel guilty. | | | | creates inner peace and builds confidence. Meditation |
| If children live with encouragement, they learn | | | | gets rid of stress, anxiety, frustration, and anger. It |
| confidence. | | | | helps us to be more able to be grateful and |
| If children live with tolerance, they learn patience. | | | | appreciate others, become more tolerant and |
| If children live with praise, they learn appreciation. | | | | harmonious, have a better outlook on life, and have |
| If children live with acceptance, they learn to love. | | | | the benefit of more satisfying relationships. Mediation |
| If children live with approval, they learn to like | | | | can only improve the life you are living; providing both |
| themselves. | | | | physical and emotional benefits that will change your |
| If children live with recognition, they learn it is good | | | | life in a positive way allowing you to enjoy wonderful |
| to have a goal. | | | | relationships. |