Wednesday, March 20, 2013

Unconditional Love

To love is to serve the needs of others in order to benefit them.
Meaning instead of thinking about what's good for you, you think about what's good for others.

Do:
1. Think of others instead of yourself.
2. Serve the needs of others instead of your own.
3. Give in every way you can - your wealth, time, energy, effort, talent, skills, abilities.
4. Care for others with comfort, kind words, encouragement, sympathy, compassion.
5. Perform good deeds so others can benefit from your work.
6. Love others unconditionally, without any conditions.
7. Be a good example and role model for others.
8. Change yourself, not others.
9. Be open and flexible, be mindful and thoughtful, be aware and be present.
10. Be kind, gentle and considerate of others

Do Not:
1. Do not love others expecting a reward, a return, compensation, or a better life.
2. Do not perform good deeds to be seen as a righteous person in the eyes of others.
3. Do not have hidden agendas seeking personal gain from your good works.
4. Do not have expectations that others will change or even thank you and be grateful.
5. Do not force, coerce, intimidate or oblige others to be like you.

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