Many people arrive on earth as a prodigy. They may have an uncanny ability for math, art, music or another subject at a very early age. Michael Moore had President Kennedy’s inaugural speech memorized by the time he was six years old. Beethoven and many of the classical musicians had genius gifts arrive at early ages. Even my mom, by the time she was five years old, could figure out chords on the piano and play by ear. These people have genius in a specified path.
But have you ever heard of a Love genius? Do you know one? Are you one?
My husband is a love genius. He has a vast array of skills expressing amazing and continuous love in all his relationships. He creates loving relationships all around him.
Behind genius is an arsenal of resources, almost unimaginable. The depth of talent is endless. Genius shows up as an overriding experience in every day living. Behind love-genius is an extremely well developed ability to maneuver with love regardless of the situation even if it’s a bad day or conflict arises. In fact, a love-genius rises even higher in cases of conflict. A love-genius shifts into great patience to weather a conflict and to help move both themselves and others through the rough times with loving speech while being attentive and empathetic. This takes patience!
Having seen my husband’s love-genius in action for over 17 years now, I can tell you that it is not only possible, but it is a living reality in our home. Together, our love-genius has bonded and continually reaches new heights. Here’s a few ways you can use this list to increase your own love-genius.
1. Express good will – be continually friendly to friends, associates, and strangers, even on a bad day. This is generous. It makes everyone feel good, including yourself. And it continually pronounces the value of love and of each individual having personal worthiness to be loved.
2. Enjoy people – Have confidence interacting with people without manipulation or a hidden agenda. People feel this as a strong presence of love.
3. Be a great listener – not only tuning into a person’s conversation and concerns, but also, and more deeply, to their hearts.
4. Be responsive – often repeat back what you think you heard someone communicate, even at the deeper level. People love this! It causes them to feel loved and honored.
5. Offer generous praise – emphasize someone’s good points whenever possible. Do this often and as part of your generosity. People respond with encouragement.
6. Speak from the heart – learn to be comfortable with intimacy. And when you feel emotionally safe with another who isn’t judging you, lovingly express how you feel. When there is conflict, use gentle kindness and consideration.
7. Express love – This is the most important thing to a love genius. Focus on love regularly. Review your actions. Grow. Assess how you can improve, without judging yourself for sometimes falling short.
8. Be patient – with yourself and others, offering wiggle room for lots of mistakes and to get you through stress, while still being loving.
9. Forgive yourself – when you fall short of your goal to love.
When my husband comes into conflict (he sells real estate and there are plenty of opposing opinions about the price of a house, especially during negotiations), he goes into his love-genius mode of being a powerful peace maker, unifying everyone in good will and with the goal of arriving at a fair price for both parties. He articulates this beautifully and continually, with enormous patience and persistence, until his warmth and empathy surround the situation.
Far from being a ploy, it’s his true genius at work. It also has a practical side. He rarely loses a deal because of conflict. His love acts like glue to continually check in with others feelings and problems, taking valuable time to address their concerns, regardless of how much pressure he is under in a stressful day. Far from being weak, his actions reveal the strength and power of love.
Our unselfishness, thoughtful caring, patience, and generosity of heart are powerful skills to override negativities. This is the model of love genius.
Each of us has genius. Most often, it isn’t obvious to ourselves. But as we listen to our inner heart, there is a voice within that guides and provides light revealing who we really are beyond the superficial surface of limitation. As Love Masters, each of us has the capability of genius with love! By focusing on love as the most important part in your life, you can dramatically increase your genius as a Love Master and grow, causing everyone around you to feel your love and to be inspired to keep it going for yourself as well. Such a goal is worth every effort and offers the potential of true love-fulfillment and genius.
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