Love is unconditional and selfless . If there are conditions , then we are not loving . To love is to be responsible for everything that our intentions , thoughts , and actions do to both animate and inanimate objects . When we love our homes , we keep them clean and maintain them . When we love the planet , we do our best to reduce , reuse , and recycle . When we love our pets , we give them the care , discipline , and the attention they need . When we love another person , we repect their needs and do nothing that might contribute or lead to their suffering . When we love , we have compassion and the wish to do what is best for others .
The Persian poet Hafiz composed a beautiful poem which perfectly exemplifies what it means to love . He said : " Even after all this time the sun never says to the earth , " You owe me ." Look what happens with a love like that - it lights up the whole world ."
Love is a truly selfless act . To love means we , like the sun , give unconditionally without the expectation to getting anything in return . Let ' s celebrate this Valentine ' s Day , and every day , with acts of love for our family and friends , for strangers , for animals , and for our whole planet . Love is the highest vibration . All we need is ... to love .