At Shalom we learn and practice the Principles and Skills of Loving that echo what the masters have taught us about love.

 

Principles of Loving

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More than anything else, we want to love and be loved. 
Love
 is a gift. 
Love is not time bound. 
Love is good will in action. 
Love is a response to need.

 

Skills of Loving

Seeing
I do not look over or through you, I see you in your uniqueness. 
Hearing
I listen to what you are saying. 
Honoring of Feelings and Ideas
I recognize your right to think and feel as you do. 
Having Good Will
I will you good and not evil.  I care about you. 
Responding to Need
If you let me know what your needs are, within the limits of my value system, 
I will not run away.  I will be there for you.