TY - BOOK AU - Salzberg,Sharon TI - Real love: the art of mindful connection SN - 1250076501 PY - 2017/// CY - New York, N.Y. PB - Flatiron Books KW - Love KW - Mindfulness (Psychology) KW - Meditation KW - Self-actualization (Psychology) N1 - Includes bibliographical references (pages 297-305); Looking for love -- Beyond the cliché -- The stories we tell ourselves -- The stories others tell about us -- Welcoming our emotions -- Meeting the inner critic -- Letting go of perfection -- Becoming embodied -- Moving beyond shame -- Taking a stand on happiness -- Following your ethical compass -- Love as a verb -- Barriers to finding real love -- Cultivate curiosity and awe -- Authentic communication -- Playing fair: a win-win proposition -- Navigate the space between -- Letting go -- Healing, not victory -- The heart is a generous muscle -- Forgiveness and redemption -- The wide lens of compassion -- Priming the pump -- Challenging our assumptions -- Love everybody -- Creating community -- From anger to love -- Say yes to life ER -