Talk 4: Secrets of Higher, Happier Human Relationships Have you ever wondered why our relationships require so much work? There's a very simple reason, but it's so easy to miss.What's more, this same unenlightened condition causes much of today's soaring divorce rates, corrupt politics, crime, and even the outbreak of war. In fact, you'd be hard-pressed to find a dark condition in this world that isn't connected to this one unseen problem: The world has handed us unnatural ideas about the nature and purpose of our relationships. That's the problem. See, our relationships are the foundation of all that is Good on Earth. We are born with a strong, natural desire to grow close to others. Friends, family, co-workers, and lovers all serve this innate longing. And, truth be told, the quality of these relationships largely determines the fullness or emptiness of our life experience. Which brings us back to our problem: even though we spend most of our life relating to other people, we were never taught the one great secret of relationship success: The purpose of every relationship in our life is not what we can take from it, but what we can give to it. The world would have us believe the surface aspects of a relationship are its true value: companionship, conversation, intellectual stimulation, sex, and shared interests. But nothing could be further from the truth! And it's this simple misunderstanding that keeps us from learning the Great Lesson that Love is trying to teach us: The simple act of loving is life's greatest reward. We've all felt the amazing sense of contentment during those moments in our lives filled with true love. But, all too often, we've also watched our relationships become boring, difficult, and distant. Relationships are not supposed to be boring, difficult, or distant! We are meant to have a continual relationship with a Love that never leaves our side. Love is not supposed to be a roller coaster ride -- up one minute and down the next. But, to reap the wondrous rewards that Love has to offer, a change needs to take place in us; one that begins with a new understanding of the way Love works. Instead of trying to change the people we relate to, we need to change the way we relate to them. Without this vital change in our understanding, our relationships slowly lose their sparkle. But discover this Great Lesson that Love has in store for us and our heart regains its natural luster; former fears and worries disappear in its new spirit of lightness. In Guy Finley's groundbreaking seminar, "Secrets of Happier, Higher Human Relationships," that is exactly what you'll find. With one helpful insight after another, Guy Finley details how we can learn to let Love guide us through our relationships -- instead of being guided by what we want from Love. When we truly understand the timeless principle that Love always rewards the lover -- as much or more than the beloved -- ALL of our relationships must change for the better: - Our communication skills naturally grow stronger (and kinder!). - We stop blaming people for how we feel, which begins self-mastery. - Anger and fear fall away because we stop trying to control others. - We see and set free harmful enabling patterns in our relationships. - Difficult situations help liberate us, instead of holding us captive. - We help change the world as we are no longer a part of its conflict. If you'll listen with an open heart, you'll catch a glimpse of something extraordinary: You'll discover that Love has had a secret promise for you all along. And you'll delight in knowing you've finally found it.
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