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" In heterosexual society, many women dread growing old because of the belief systems we have created around the glory of youth. It is not so difficult for the men, for they become distinguished with a bit of gray hair. The older man often gets respect, and people may even look up to him. Not so for most gay men, for they have created a culture that places tremendous emphasis on youth and beauty. While everyone is young to start with, only a few fit the standard of beauty. So much emphasis has been placed on the physical appearance of the body that the feelings inside have been totally disregarded. If you are not young and beautiful, it’s almost as though you don’t count. The person does not count; only the body counts. This way of thinking is a disgrace to the whole culture. It’s another way of saying, “Gay is not good enough.” Because of the ways gay people often treat other gays, for many gay men the experience of getting old is something to dread. It is almost better to die than to get old. And aids is a dis-ease that often kills. Too often gay men feel that when they get older, they will be useless and unwanted. It is almost better to destroy themselves first, and many have created a destructive lifestyle. Some of the concepts and attitudes that are so a part of the gay lifestyle — the meat rack, the constant judging, the refusal to get close to another, and so on—are monstrous. And aids is a monstrous dis-ease. "
― Louise L. Hay , You Can Heal Your Life
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" In the infinity of life where I am, all is perfect, whole, and complete. I live in harmony and balance with everyone I know. Deep at the center of my being, there is an infinite well of love. I now allow this love to flow to the surface. It fills my heart, my body, my mind, my consciousness,
my very being, and radiates out from me in all
directions and returns to me multiplied. The more love I use and give, the more I have to give. The supply is endless. The use of love makes me feel good;
it is an expression of my inner joy. I love myself;
therefore, I take loving care of my body. I lovingly feed it nourishing foods and beverages,
I lovingly groom it and dress it, and my body lovingly
responds to me with vibrant health and energy. I love myself; therefore, I provide for myself a comfortable home,
one that fills all my needs and is a pleasure to be in. I fill the rooms with the vibration of love
so that all who enter, myself included, will feel this love
and be nourished by it. I love myself; therefore, I work at a job I truly enjoy doing,
one that uses my creative talents and abilities,
working with and for people I love and who love me,
and earning a good income. I love myself; therefore, I behave and think in a loving way
to all people for I know that which I give out
returns to me multiplied. I only attract loving people in my world,
for they are a mirror of what I am. I love myself; therefore, I forgive and totally release the past
and all past experiences, and I am free. I love myself; therefore, I live totally in the now,
experiencing each moment as good and knowing that my future
is bright and joyous and secure,
for I am a beloved child of the Universe,
and the Universe lovingly takes care of me
now and forever more. All is well in my world. "
― Louise L. Hay , You Can Heal Your Life
