Title: Real love : the art of mindful connection /
Authors: Salzberg, Sharon,
Year: 2017
Subjects: Love; Mindfulness (Psychology); Meditation
Abstract: 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.
Contents: 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.