Transform Your Relationships with Jay Shetty's 'The 8 Rules of Love'
The former Monk Jay Shetty helps you find and keep love in your life
As someone who has found true later in life, I found this book and the 8 rules outlined to be very prophetic. I particularly embraced the parts about loving yourself before you can love others. For a very long time I did not like or love myself. It was only after doing a lot of work on myself that I could fully and truly love someone else. Here is my blog post about Jay Shetty’s magical book:
Are you looking to deepen your understanding of love and relationships? Look no further than Jay Shetty's "The 8 Rules of Love." In this transformative book, Shetty shares his insights on the many facets of love, providing practical advice and exercises to help readers cultivate compassion, forgiveness, gratitude, and other qualities in their own lives.
One of the most valuable aspects of this book is its emphasis on the importance of self-love. Shetty explains that before we can love others fully, we must first love ourselves. He provides tools and techniques for cultivating self-love, such as mindfulness practices and affirmations.
Shetty's writing is clear and accessible, making this book a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of love and relationships. Whether you're struggling in your current relationships or simply looking to improve your communication and connection with others, "The 8 Rules of Love" has something to offer.
Here is an outline of the 8 rules of love as told by Jay Shetty:
Love is not just a feeling, it's a choice - Shetty explains that love is not just a passive emotion, but an active choice we make every day to prioritize and care for our loved ones.
Learn from your past relationships - Shetty encourages readers to reflect on past relationships and use those experiences to learn and grow, rather than dwelling on past hurts.
Love yourself first - Before we can truly love others, Shetty argues that we must first cultivate a deep sense of self-love and acceptance.
Don't just listen, communicate - Shetty stresses the importance of active communication in relationships, and provides tips for improving communication skills.
Heal your wounds - To fully open ourselves to love, Shetty believes we must first address and heal any emotional wounds or trauma from our past.
Practice empathy and compassion - Shetty encourages readers to cultivate empathy and compassion towards others, even in difficult situations.
Embrace vulnerability - Shetty argues that vulnerability is a crucial aspect of love and relationships, and provides guidance for how to embrace vulnerability without fear.
Let go of expectations - Finally, Shetty encourages readers to let go of expectations and allow love to unfold naturally, without forcing or controlling it.
In conclusion my wife and I met and married in our sixties. We both have had a lot of pain in our lives. Through continual work on learning to love ourselves, we were able to get to a point where we could love each other. I continue to to work on ways to deepen and strengthen my love for my wife Norma.