Love’s Secret
Live Your Life In Love
By Annie B. Lawrence PhD CHT-HHP
Review by Angela Hutchinson
Spirit-Works.net
Annie Lawrence is ready to share her 12 secrets to living a life full of love and purpose in her new book, Love’s Secret. She focuses intensely on the relationship and what it takes to make the union one of positive growth and support. Not only can we grow as a couple in relationship, but also develop as a person emotionally and spiritually. Lawrence’s writing is truly magnetic and her ability to connect with the reader is superior. If you are ready to walk away with a great deal more knowledge than before, it’s definitely time to begin this particular journey.
Relationships can bring out personal fears; humbling ”fall to your knees” type of fear. We are faced with aspects of intimacy and self knowledge that can be challenging to address. Intimacy is scary to some who may not feel familiar with it, especially in childhood. Relationships can also force us to acknowledge shadows in ourselves that are sometimes difficult to see. We must make a commitment in relationship to attend to our core issues that we develop in youth. “Core issues created in your childhood are the magnetic pull that draws you toward your perfect partner in order to begin your healing journey.” It is a place where our life’s work begins if we remain committed to growth and healing.
In Love’s Secret, Lawrence discusses a process called EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique). “EFT is an effective tool to clear away emotional patterns and beliefs in the emotional body and energy meridians in your physical body.” It includes tapping areas of the body that “correlate to energy meridians” and using affirmations of self acceptance, love and forgiveness. The author extends resources for readers wanting to learn more.
As she continues through each secret, she shares her own personal experiences, as well as the experiences of clients who benefitted from the 12 secrets. The author writes of healing, which is basically the spiritual journey of life. We are here to face our core issues, love, and heal. First, however, we must clear our belief system. “Preprogrammed beliefs and patterns passed on to you through your environment and families are your life lessons.” We must take time for inner reflection and find what is true for us. What patterns exist? It is a path for the brave of heart to seek out a healing of spirit. Lawrence recommends journaling so that we become more aware of our moods, thoughts, and habits that can sabotage our greatest intentions. Her questions posted after each secret are quite helpful to gain a better understanding of where we are and where we want to be.
To become vulnerable enough to take an honest look at ourselves, we must develop trust in ourselves, the relationship, and in a loving universe. Being able to give up our need to control everything is where change begins. According to the author, this is where we own our true power. Sometimes in childhood, we learn to close our hearts as a self protective device. This soul journey can only be done with an open heart…a heart open to intimacy. As our issues surface, we focus on our healing, and life is anew with each resolved issue.
With increased awareness, we are ready to create a new vision of love. “Meditation and yoga had taught them (Judy and Larry) how to access their inner wisdom. This gave them a mutual tool for connecting to their heart to access their heart’s desires.” We are ready to share our dreams and truly hear what our partner desires and envisions.
Love’s Secret goes on to share valuable wisdom through the remaining secrets addressed. This wisdom can change a life and it can change the world as we see it. True change begins within and cannot help but transform the world. Annie Lawrence is a healer of relationships and injured spirits. This is truly her contribution of guidance. She urges her readers to look beyond the surface of daily living into the spiritual aspects of healing the pain that can control the lives we’ve created. We can reach beyond the pain, from a healed heart, into the passion of divine possibilities. Love’s Secret is for the couple and the spirit seeking more love and greater peace. It is a significant source of comfort and counsel.