I’ve been doing some research on the benefits of love and I have found so many reasons to jump on this like never before this 2011. Be firm in your resolution to love more this year. This can be the most exciting and promising year of your life--if you want it to be. Your life (and love) is in your hands.
In an article published in Psychology Today, called “The Power of Love,” it states that:
“Love is as critical for your mind and body as oxygen. It’s not negotiable. The more
connected you are, the healthier you will be both physically and emotionally. The less connected you are, the more you are at risk.” I.E. Love really is a cure all. It is the ultimate panacea.
Love is good for your health. Countless studies show that married people live longer than unmarried people. I have seen the miracle of love in my own office time and time again. I have met people post break up or sadly, death of spouse, and low and behold as soon as they begin meeting new friends they become “whole” again. In contrast, loneliness is a risk factor for Alzheimer’s, suicide, and many other terrible ailments. Love is hope and hope is a cure. Therefore love is the best natural medicine that exists.
Love is good for weight loss. One of my favorite “bonuses” to my job is that many members may join and say: “I want to lose a few pounds and get in better shape.” Well, what a better motivator then having a date Saturday night? I have seen ladies and men that join with the infamous “ten pounds” on their minds. Within weeks of joining the weight seems to just fall off. Why? Mainly because of the renewed faith and connectedness to others. It’s so impressive to be a part of an upscale dating club, that has a side effect of weight loss. It really is neat to witness!
Love can also ward of depression. The less love you have, the more depressed you are likely to feel. This is one reason why I decided to work in this business instead of pursue my doctorate in psychology. I realized at a young age that love is a better antidepressant than most. What a plan--love more and you will feel better. The world will open up to you and embrace you. Love less or “hate” more and the world will close up on you…you will be isolated…and hence more depressed. Yes, there are people that need real medication and that is o.k….but the ultimate power lies in love.
Love is also good for the E-C-O-N-O-M-Y. Think about it…if you are feeling love at home…if you have a hot date to look forward to on the weekend or a romantic getaway planned…don’t you think you will perform better on the job? YES, you will! You will walk taller, smile bigger, and show more love to others in your office and around you--hence attracting positive results and situations. You will be like a magnet for good energy…and as a result you will acquire more sales, you may get a raise, or even a promotion...whatever your goals may be…they will come easier.
Love will make you more creative, attractive, energetic, optimistic, confident, inventive, sentimental, receptive, and motivated. If love is a choice…than certainly this is the time to choose it relentlessly. May you all have a windfall of love and all its benefits this year. Tackle your problems with love and they will melt away. Like the Beatles song says: “All you need is love…love is all you need.” Roll up all your typical New Years Resolutions, put them in a bag, and call it LOVE. Love
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