F O C U S F E AT U R E
“MANY PEOPLE EXPERIENCE PHYSICAL
CLOSENESS WITHOUT ANY FORM OF
P O S I T I V E E X C H A N G E .”
Redefining Love
“To love without condition, to talk self-gratification we lack within.
without intention, to give without This eludes to how we’re selfishly
reason, to care without expectation.”– seeking love that is only to our benefit.
Abstract from The Spirit of True Love
Family systems have also suffered
Love is a concept that has over time due to disconnect from divine love.
become diluted to fit the demands of Relationships and friendships have
man. We find the ‘ego state of mind’ also become despondent due to the
(Me, myself and I) is the main culprit. lack of genuine interaction. Higher
The ego negotiates its conditions for love is based on the desire to share.
love based on what it may gain from
the interaction. This means we might This is important because many
be utilising our gift of love all wrong! people experience physical closeness
without any form of positive exchange.
This equates to why our connection When we have the goal of increasing
with others may be quick to fade or the welfare of all those we come into
may feel limited over time. The ego contact with, then the practice of
based interaction is all about an unconditional love can be a reality.
agenda to gain that fulfilment and
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