Those with a sense of secure connection to special loved ones are more able to be compassionate toward others, deal with anger constructively, cope with distress, stay open to and forgive others, show more generosity and tolerance, and shape a positive sense of self.
Consequently, the positive bonds of human love create a capacity and desire for intimacy with God.
Alternatively, experiencing God deepens our ability to be intimate with and devoted to another. In this Sacred Circle, where a sense of closeness to the divine and a loving connection with an important other work in tandem, love is the gift that keeps on giving. Love for the divine guides and enhances bonding between partners, and the daily practice of love between partners helps to strengthen a sense of secure connection with God.
This sacred circle is illustrated in: 1 John 4:7: “Dear friends, let us love one another, for love comes from God. Everyone who loves has been born of God and knows God.”
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