{"id":224,"date":"2012-02-20T19:23:41","date_gmt":"2012-02-21T00:23:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.beliefnet.com\/spiritjunkie\/?p=224"},"modified":"2012-02-20T19:45:48","modified_gmt":"2012-02-21T00:45:48","slug":"fiery-friendships","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/spiritjunkie\/2012\/02\/fiery-friendships.html","title":{"rendered":"Fiery Friendships!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Coming down from the Valentine\u2019s Day mayhem can be a bit trippy for single folks. Sometimes V-Day\u2019s trappings can create a sense of separation and lack. Feel familiar? In that case, enjoy my awesome tools for finding more romance in every area of your life.<\/p>\n<p>Now that Valentine\u2019s Day is over, I offer you a whole new perspective on romance. The thought that one person can be your source of inspiration, excitement and bliss is totally wacky. Don\u2019t just seek romance in one special love partner&#8211;open up to the possibility for more fiery sparks within your friendships.<\/p>\n<p>This week, go on a date with a friend. The goal? To shake yourself out of your routines and recognize how fulfilling friendships can be. Enjoy your friend\u2019s company in a whole new way by focusing the same attention onto the friendship as you would a romantic partner. Okay, no&#8211;you won\u2019t be making out with your best friend. But you can be equally inspired by their personality and unique traits. By perceiving your friendship as more romantic, you\u2019ll strengthen your sense of companionship and oneness.<\/p>\n<p>The benefit of shifting your perspective in friendship is not only that you have more fun, but that you let your romantic partner (or, if you\u2019re single, your future romantic partner) off the hook. When you bring more romance into your friendships, you no longer need a romantic partner to be your only source of happiness. This shift guides you to radiate a more confident energy and release neediness and lack.<\/p>\n<p>Set yourself free from the false perception that one special person will save you. Level the playing field and ignite fiery sparks in all your relationships! <\/p>\n<p><em>For my free meditations<\/em> <a href=\"http:\/\/gabbyb.tv\/\">click here.<\/a><br \/>\n<strong>Check out my next lecture in NYC &amp; Livestream video. Your Highest Self.<\/strong> <a href=\"http:\/\/gabbyb.tv\/your-highest-self\">DETAILS HERE. <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coming down from the Valentine\u2019s Day mayhem can be a bit trippy for single folks. Sometimes V-Day\u2019s trappings can create a sense of separation and lack. Feel familiar? In that case, enjoy my awesome tools for finding more romance in every area of your life. 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