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Tahir


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A couple of years back, you had suggested here at this message board a particular book called "Love" by Leo F Buscaglia, after which when I was at a huge seconds bookstore here came upon this very book, lying in the back storage of the bookstore, under a pile of dozens of books, settled in dust. I'm glad that I picked it up and read it.

A year back, I went in search of more Leo Buscaglia books, and found "Loving Each Other". I was reading this book the day before where I came upon this...

"Parents often spend their lives overlooking their children's thoughlessness. Children overlook their parents' possessiveness. Lovers squint at each other's faults and frailties. We do these things because we love these individuals and we know that we are not perfect either, because we see our long-range relationships as greater and more valuable than the momentary discomfort which an isolated negative act or attitude may inflict upon us. We continue to love those who hurt us at times, because we know that they are worthwhile human beings, capable of good as well as bad, just like us. We view them as human, open to the possibilities of change. In seeing them as such, our love is understanding and conducive to growth. Love is the single greatest source of forgiveness."

I actually opened my mind to this and took it to my heart when an opportunity presented itself. It did work. I was completely amazed what it did to me and to the other person, to us. It all seemed so strange when it happened. I was hesitant, suspicious, fearful of being rejected or getting hurt, vulnerable... But when I did embrace the one feeling that deep down I cannot deny that I felt for this person - love - nothing seemed to matter. I had a great time with the person in the end. What a touching experience. You never know who, what or from where you pick up your Higher Power's message for you at any particular moment. I realize that if not for MIP where I met BigV who suggested this author/book to the bookstore attic from where this book was waiting for me and to touching my life profoundly... What a miracle, truly Higher Power at work smile.gif

So, thank you BigV, (((((Big NA Hugs to you)))))

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BigV


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You know Tahir not more then 2 days ago some message center in my mind said " Go get a book that Leo wrote , you need to learn more about love ".


This confirms that message to me coming from a higher power through others, thanks Tahir for passing that message onto me.


Sometimes I question my ability to love , I did last night while meditating. I feel very shallow at times, no depth and I think thats fear that gets in the way I think we all haven ability to open that up and get past that fear.

Leo is a man who was in touch with that depth of love and expressed and shared it with others, a very gentle man with a huge heart. I too will be getting that book Tahir, you helped me also today.

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dan h


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Thanks, Both of you guys!! I just ordered both books online. Love this kind of stuff that feeds my spirit. Ever heard of "The Four Agreements" by Don Miguel Ruiz? Great reading!! Also "Laws of Spirit: Simple, Powerful Truths for Making Life Work" by Dan Millman. Both excellent books to help develop your inner man.

Got any others you'd like to share, anyone?

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I dont know of that many good ones Dan I'll check out your guys also.

I started watching the series on Youtube

Speaking of Love

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=opGlp1pE59s



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Awesome!! Thanks Vini!

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Hello bigv
              its an addict name kiki. i am tring to get into the meeting and  i can't so now i am pissed. please help me and tell me what i need to do so i can get into the meeting. anyone can help. I am new on here and i am not sure what i am doing but i do know that i need a meeting HELP PLEASE!!!!!

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Kiki, it probably has something to do with the settings on your computer (to allow Java). Bigv just posted some info in another very recent thread about it if you look.

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