A customer ran into some computer problems and called the help desk for assistance. Here was how the conversation went….
Tech Support: Yes, how can I help you?
Customer: Well, after much consideration, I’ve decided to install Love. Can you guide me through the process?
(Picture of my daughter, Hui)
Tech Support: Yes. I can help you. Are you ready to proceed?
Customer: Well, I’m not very technical, but I think I’m ready. What do I do first?
Tech Support: The first step is to open your Heart. Have you located your Heart?
Customer: Yes, but there are several other programs running now. Is it okay to install Love while they are running?
Tech Support: What programs are running ?
Customer: Let’s see, I have Past Hurt, Low Self-Esteem, Grudge and Resentment running right now.
Tech Support: No problem, Love will gradually erase Past Hurt from your current operating system. It may remain in your permanent memory but it will no longer disrupt other programs. Love will eventually override Low Self-Esteem with a module of its own called High Self-Esteem. However,you have to completely turn off Grudge and Resentment. Those programs prevent Love from being properly installed. Can you turn those off ?
Customer: I don’t know how to turn them off. Can you tell me how?
Tech Support: With pleasure. Go to your start menu and invoke Forgiveness. Do this as many times as necessary until Grudge and Resentment have been completely erased.
Customer: Okay, done! Love has started installing itself. Is that normal?
Tech Support: Yes, but remember that you have only the base program. You need to begin connecting to other Hearts in order to get the upgrades.
Customer: Oops! I have an error message already. It says, “Error – Program not run on external components.” What should I do?
Tech Support: Don’t worry. It means that the Love program is set up to run on Internal Hearts, but has not yet been run on your Heart. In non-technical terms, it simply means you have to Love yourself before you can Love others.
Customer: So, what should I do?
Tech Support: Pull down Self-Acceptance; then click on the following files: Forgive-Self; Realize Your Worth; and Acknowledge your Limitations.
Customer: Okay, done.
Tech Support: Now, copy them to the “My Heart” directory. The system will overwrite any conflicting files and begin patching faulty programming. Also, you need to delete Verbose Self-Criticism from all directories and empty your Recycle Bin to make sure it is completely gone and never comes back.
Customer: Got it. Hey! My heart is filling up with new files. Smile is playing on my monitor and Peace and Contentment are copying themselves all over My Heart. Is this normal?
Tech Support: Sometimes. For others it takes awhile, but eventually everything gets it at the proper time. So Love is installed and running. One more thing before we hang up. Love is Freeware. Be sure to give it and its various modules to everyone you meet. They will in turn share it with others and return some cool modules back to you.
Customer: Thank you, God.
God/Tech Support: You’re Welcome, Anytime.
— Anonymous
Today’s Self Love Story
I was reviewing my past archives since two years ago and thought it will be wonderful to re-publish the above story again in conjunction with my Self-Love Series.
Today’s story provides a nice end to the entire series of 9 articles. I like the story tremendously and hope that you do too 
Let me know your thoughts in the comments below.
So what’s next?
1. To Be Launched: New Self-Love Book/Program. My Self-Love Series of articles may have ended but there’s more!!
I am in the midst of writing a new book/program on Self-Love. If you’ve enjoyed what I have written and are hoping for a deeper understanding, be sure to keep a lookout for the launch of my latest offering in the coming months.
In the meantime, should you have more questions or something to share on this topic, please write to me at abundancetapestry [at] gmail [dot] com.
2. Self-Love Story Bloggers. More than 10 top personal development bloggers have answered the call to writing articles on Self-Love. They have kindly responded to my post on Self Love Story: Lessons from the Heart. The report, a compilation of the articles, is available as a free download and will be out soon!
3. June Holidays. The June school holidays have started for my children. I will be flying off for a family vacation tomorrow.
So don’t miss me too much but check back for another post on the week of June 6-10. The post may not be on self-love but it will be exciting for sure!!!
Abundance Always,
Author. Adventurer. Life Artist. More About Me.
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Evelyn,
Have a very wonderful vacation with your family!!
I love this “computer” story! And how about that – LOVE is freeware!! I’m getting the latest version…because having all the benefits of LOVE is so, so awesome!!
Love to you, dear friend…
Lance
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Evelyn Reply:
May 28th, 2011 at 10:23 pm
Hello Lance,
Thank you for your warm wishes! And I wish you a great holiday weekend too with your family
It’s great that you are getting the latest freeware version. As it is freeware, do share it with your friends and family!
With love,
Evelyn
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Evelyn,
This was so awesome. It’s genius~! I’m printing it out to read again and again.
Enjoy your vacation with your beautiful family.
Much love to you,
Angela
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Evelyn Reply:
June 1st, 2011 at 11:31 pm
Hi Angela,
Glad to know that you find the story awesome!
Thank you for your warm wishes and much love to you too,
Evelyn
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Hi Evelyn
This is a great story.
I wonder if a similar computer program is possible then you could actually progress through the steps.
Thanks for your wonderful articles.
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Evelyn Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 10:15 am
Hi Asghar,
Thanks for pointing out that a program that takes you through the steps would be a useful one. Hmmm….
Abundance always,
Evelyn
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Beautiful I just love this story, will have to share your post around.
This a a great system for installing love- the step by step process.
Have a wonderful holiday
Love
Suzie
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Evelyn Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 10:17 am
Hi Suzie,
Thank you for sharing the story. It’s a great freeware to share!
You have a great week too!
Love and hugs,
Evelyn
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Wonderful story Evelyn and packed with so love!
Thank you for sharing your love through this series – it was beautiful!
Alex
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Evelyn Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 10:21 am
Thank you, Alex. I’m happy to know that you have enjoyed the series.
With love,
Evelyn
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Hi Evelyn,
Thank you for sharing this lovely article. I love how it is relevant to our day and age through its creative use of the computer imagery. It is something that we can all appreciate on many levels.
I hope you have a wonderful trip with your family. Given your understanding of self-love and love, I am sure you will all have a good time.
Irving the Vizier
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Evelyn Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 10:24 am
Hello Irving,
It’s true. The story is easy to relate to because of the computer metaphor.
Thank you, Irving, for your warm wishes!
With love,
Evelyn
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Hi Evelyn,
I agree with the rest of the readers..awe-some story! Very patient tech support and very amazing customer! What a way to spread love:)
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Evelyn Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 10:26 am
Hi Joy,
It certainly is a great story to share. Love is freeware. The author, who is unknown, has certainly kept to the spirit of sharing
With love,
Evelyn
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Thanks for this Evelyn — I particularly liked the point about acknowledging our limitations. That’s not something I tend to excel at — in my non-self-loving moments I can get into attacking myself for not having produced more creative work or not being more famous or whatever. Hope you enjoy your trip.
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Evelyn Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 10:28 am
Hi Chris,
I can totally relate to what you said about the self-criticism part LOL!
Thank you for your warm wishes
With love,
Evelyn
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You have a gift for telling stories, while wrapping up insight and action, as the toy surprise inside.
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Evelyn Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 10:32 am
Hi J.D.,
I wish I was the one who wrote the story LOL! Well, the genius wasn’t me. But I am delighted to feature and share it on my blog!
With love,
Evelyn
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Absolutley loved the analygie………..Each line made me want to keep reading even more. I like the phrase “open your files”. To me it reminds me about how we have all the abilities to perform all those great “tasks” of self love, sometimes it is just a matter of relocating our files…… I also liked how it takes consideration to choose to want to install or bring love into your life…… :]
Peace, Love
S. ANA
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Evelyn Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 10:54 am
Hello S Ana,
You made an excellent point that we are all capable of loving ourselves. We just need to locate what is needed from within ourselves.
With love,
Evelyn
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Hi, Evelyn! I really want to thank you for the beautiful energy shift you have brought in my life. I can’t recommend enough (or even thank you enough!) the soul clearing you did for me! Your posts and insights are full of light and care for the people. They are pure love! I also enjoyed your alchemy book a lot! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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Evelyn Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 11:01 am
Hello Rinio,
Your warm wishes and kind feedback are received with much gratitude and love. And I am so happy to know that you have gotten the healing that you needed
I am loving and living fully because of people like you.
Abundance always,
Evelyn
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Nice concept Evelyn especially in this techno age. Trouble is too many people think the computer is the answer to everything and spend all their time on it. A telling fact is that as internet use has multiplied over the last few decades the growth of divorce, single people, depression, and suicide has multiplied with it. Real love is with real people in person and that’s in our DNA. If ours is only via a screen we are missing out and missing sharing what really lies inside.
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Evelyn Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 11:10 am
Hello John,
You have brought up a good point about excessive time spent on the computer. Which is why it is important to not be addicted to internet use. I ensure time outs everyday. I also restrict the number of hours that my children is allowed to play on the computer. There has to be a balance somewhere and we certainly must not forget to spend time on building real physical relationships. Thank you for the reminder
With love,
Evelyn
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What a great story Evelyn,
I loved watching this little scenario unfold, there’s so much wisdom in there. Thanks for posting it again.
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Evelyn Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 11:11 am
Hi Dave,
Welcome to my site. I’m glad to know that you love the story!
With love,
Evelyn
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Very nice story, Evelyn, and definitely deserving of a republish.
Love is healthy for everybody and it’s free. We should all take advantage of this and let it grow inside us and the rest will follow. Keep it up! 
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Evelyn Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 11:25 am
Hello Jenn,
Your comments are well said
With love,
Evelyn
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Such a cute and witty post, Evelyn! Thanks for this wonderful message and reminding all of us to know our self worth as well as to love ourselves first and that LOVE is indeed a freeware! So, why not open our hearts for everyone around us starting today?
All the best,
Lynne
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Evelyn Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 11:28 am
Hello Lynne,
Oh yes, why not start today on the most important thing to do for ourselves?
My heart opens to yours in the sharing of love. May you experience peace, light and compassion this very moment.
With love and hugs,
Evelyn
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Hi Evelyn,
“Love” trumps all. I love the way that you played this out, well done!
be good to yourself
David
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Evelyn Reply:
June 3rd, 2011 at 11:28 am
Hello David,
I love the way I have played it out myself too LOL!
With love and hugs,
Evelyn
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Evelyn – that is so clever!
I don’t know if “LOVE is freeware!! “, but it is priceless.
Now why can’t I be as inventive as that? LOL
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That is a wonderful creative, i like that and for sure am going to use use your material in teaching, fellowship among many more. Good job done.
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hello Evelyn,
what a wonderfull story.
so simply put . in this one story is the essence of what so many great people have written about Love , and Loving oneself .
Thank you .
i wish you all that is beautiful and all that is happiness .
love and light ,
chinmaya
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