John Lennon assured us: "All you need is love". Love is an
emotion of strong affection and personal attachment. Love is
also a virtue representing all of human kindness, compassion,
and affection; and "the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern
for the good of another". Loving relationships, the sharing of
love and the expression of love with others, is one of life's
most fulfilling experiences. - Approach people with an attitude
of unconditional positive regard. - Study this essay on becoming
compassionate. Take the steps outlined for getting there. - List
the various loves in your life. This might include a childhood
pet, a favorite place, an aunt, uncle, or grandparent, a
favorite activity, hobby, song, or book. Recall your feelings of
joyful awareness. Extend these joyful feelings toward each
person in your present family, including your spouse or lover,
siblings, parents, and children. Continue to extend these joyful
feelings to those more distant from you, including your
neighbors, co-workers, and other