Loving without expectation of return

[kristina]

I see this a lot in the Law of One. The channeling I was reading just now actually was in regards to a spouse, but certainly that could be extended to friends too, strangers are easiest not to expect anything in return from.

The love is there and it’s in your nature to love this way but society teaches us that is wrong. I actually got called a people pleaser this summer because I tolerated a friend’s issues with patience and compassion instead of behaving coldly as they had.

My relationships friend or spouse of course there is 2 way love but in some dynamics one will often love more than the other is capable.

I resonate with just letting that heart be open and not considering the expectation of return but sometime I find they do. They become uncomfortable because they see they are not as loving, it will often bother me a bit too only being human and needing shelter myself sometimes but not enough to change how I love.

I’m just curious how everyone here deals with the diametrically opposed ways of love. The worldly tit for tat way or the much bigger picture unconditional it is what it is no point denying it kind of way.

I find this is honestly my biggest catalyst. I mean I have experienced some doozies that would make the news or a movie of the week but this troubles me most.

I guess because it is the choice. Do we love anyways. The answer being yes but then why do I feel flawed, weak, defective for loving when the world says I should close my heart and move along?

Just thought others might have similar wonderings.
Love to you

Hi Glow! The "world" will always respond with a sarcastic undertone when you respond with love. And girlfriend, that's why we are here! Whether we are positive seekers or Wanderers, we are here to show it can be done and it's healing to love another human being. There are going to be those who will say things like, "I don't know how you put up with that, I wouldn't waste my time". You living by example you are showing another the ways of love and you are catalyst for the one you are assisting and to the one who is peeved by your example. The best most fortifying part, is that you are reaching toward the Creator when you love and love for no condition. There is something so energizing by the act of loving one another. I get it all the time...people being peeved by me because I can give to others something they cannot even express to themselves. It's sad because the person who withholds love from others, withholds love for self. A self inflicted wound. Horrible! You did the most loving thing in my personal opinion. You can gauge how well you did from the abundance of dissagreement you get from the world. So, you're on the right track! Good for you Sister! Blessings!
Also, good for Gemini for trying to work out a difficulty with your Mom. Parents who hurt their children provide a huge learning curve in the way of catalyst. To forgive them and try to work with them in emotional repair of a torn relationship is certainly beneficial to the STO path and to opening your green ray. It's huge catalyst! To me, it is VERY confusing when a parent tears down a child emotionally. It's even more huge when we can be the person who begins the repair work.
My heart goes to you guys.