The provided text is an excerpt from a self-help book, Sacred Love, by Christopher Walker. The book aims to guide readers towards a deeper understanding of love, arguing that finding true love requires a shift in perspective. Walker proposes that true love transcends the limitations of the ego, which he describes as the source of many of our fears and anxieties. He highlights five key principles: Be Still, Love is Cumulative, Hard Work is Bad Management, Dream Matching, and Love is a Lifestyle. These principles, according to Walker, can help individuals overcome the ego's influence and cultivate a more fulfilling, meaningful, and lasting love.