In the past I shied away from relationships for fear of being hurt. I judged people very harshly, using any little quirk as hard evidence for negative intent. I built up high walls, and found myself well protected, unharmed, and alone.

The greater part of me knows that I really do want a relationship and that I think I am a good partner. The Secret helped me to strengthen this belief in myself and live courageously with empathy and compassion as I overcome fear and relate to others who are in whatever stage of this wonderful life we all live.

In the past week, the man that I began loving a couple years ago came back into my life. I am now allowing him to love me the way he was created to love me rather than the way my fears demanded so in the past. I feel my own sense of security understanding now that I am here to experience love, not to manipulate it. I am so thankful and grateful that I have the courage to create this life.