Contents

Introduction: The Love Classroom 1

Part 1: Self-Reflection

Lesson 1 Understand Your Past 12

Lesson 2 Craft Your Story 20

Lesson 3 Awaken to Your Life Today 29

Lesson 4 Forge a New Connection 38

Lesson 5 Establish Healthy Boundaries 48

Part 2: Self-Awareness

Lesson 6 Embrace Your Unique Love Truths 62

Lesson 7 Surrender the Fairy Tale 72

Lesson 8 Keep the Soul in Soulmate 82

Lesson 9 Listen to Your Gut 89

Lesson 10 Source Your Life 97

Part 3: Self-Expression

Lesson 11 Inhabit Your Body 108

Lesson 12 Honor the Space Between 124

Lesson 13 Respect the Pause 134

Lesson 14 Dig a Little Deeper 147

Lesson 15 Build the Cushion 157

Part 4: Self-Expansion

Lesson 16 Practice a Loving “I’m Sorry” 170

Lesson 17 Forgive…Again and Again 180

Lesson 18 Value Presence 189

Lesson 19 Be on Your Own Team 200

Lesson 20 Ride the Waves 207

Acknowledgments 219

Appendix 1 Trauma 222

Appendix 2 How to Find a Therapist 225