Budding Romance

Scientific research tells us that there are mental, emotional and physiological benefits to "being in love". Our eyes are brighter, our skin is more firm and elastic, we laugh more, and our immune systems seem to rebound quicker when attacked. In a good relationship, we feel protected, valued and more willing to trust others as well. If this is all true while we are in healthy relationships, is the opposite true when we are single?

With this question on my lips, I embarked on an interesting experimental journey a few short months ago. I wanted to see if placing myself in a state of "budding romance" would make me feel any different about my surroundings, my present single situation, or foster any mental, physical or spiritual awakenings of note. Here is what I did.

I found a focus point for my love. You can do this too. If there is a person in your life who you find attractive, or interesting or in some way special in a romantic way, try to connect with that person within. I am not suggesting any sort of obsessive behaviour, on the contrary. Think loving thoughts about this person and yourself. Smile when you think of them. If you can actually have an open conversation with this person, do not be afraid to be open to all possibilities; be bold! It is certainly what I did, and I could not be happier with the changes I have felt in my mental state, my physical being and my spiritual connection to the world.

Take a look at your appearance and make some upgrades in fashion, hair-whatever might need an adjustment/overhaul. Go to a funny flick, or watch a good sitcom once in a while. Give yourself a luxurious home-spa treatment, or actually go to the spa and hook yourself up! No one need spend a fortune (unless you have it to spare), but go ahead and splurge on feeling good-whatever that means to you. What you are doing is encouraging your endorphins to release themselves, making you feel better and therefore unblocking the flow of your passion. What is key to this "unblocking" is that you focus on the feelings and not the subject of your focus. In other words, don't go "Glenn Close" on someone who may or may not even know you, but use them to open the floodgates of a budding romantic state of mind.

Now before you get lost in the "magic of love", realize that feeling the state of a budding romance might actually bring someone closer to you without you even trying. The Law of Attraction is at work here, and it is powerful. Use your new awakened powers for good, my friend! You want the energy to keep coming toward you, not be diverted by negativity. Stay in a happy state, open to the possibilities around you. Speak often to those you care about, and let them know that you are preparing yourself for the love of your life.

I guarantee you will turn heads, make connections and be more ready to welcome the good person you deserve right to your doorstep. If you would like more information and links to the scientific data, please let me know. In the meantime, look for the love around you...be open, flaunt your stuff, and feel the sense of "BUDDING ROMANCE"!