08-30-2014, 08:16 AM
(08-29-2014, 10:11 PM)Folk-love Wrote: Does anyone ever feel as though their love is forced? Almost as if love is a 'should'. I've recently realised that I have been doing this and believe that this is a part of my resentment towards others/myself. For example, my family. A positive being must certainly love their family with all their heart, no? Well I've come to the conclusion that my resentment towards my family (and others) is actually a mirroring effect of the resentment i have towards myself for not loving them enough. So in actuality, according to what I believe love to be, I don't particularly love my family or anyone else for that matter. I do not wish harm towards anyone and wish all nothing but joy, but saying that I don't love xyz almost feels as though a weight has come off my shoulder. What do you guys think?
I don't think we have a proper definition for the word "love" in this context. It would be absolutely impossible for someone to "love" all others by the human definition.
I think "love" means a spiritual acceptance of others - an acceptance of their unique and vital place within the creation, and perhaps an acceptance and thanks for the lessons they provide you.
If anyone else has a better definition, I'd love to hear it.
