No I am too selfish for any ideal notion about love or its personification - there I said it!
Yes, I love but get distrust and hatred in return. I used to feel offended but soon learned to accept it as token to build up my heavenly bank credit.
I have had to learn to trust and love - hard lessons to learn btw. But I am still learning and I know many probably think me selfish. It is hard for me to relate to many people because they are from such a different background. It makes it hard to open up to people too - simply b/c so many people seem shocked the general process of my thoughts.
Btw, I am not evil or anything. I just don't trust people and I have to remind myself to empathize with people. It doesn't come all that natural to me.
I have to rely on C.S. Lewis and his book the Four Loves to answer this. Do I have friendships - Yes. Are there those I am attracted with - Yes. Do I act with the capacity of charity - Yes. Have flirted with the power of Eros in my lifetime - yes. So, at one time or another I personify the virtues of love.
For me, I love everyone for what they are and ask for nothing in return. I always believe this will give me true happiness.
by just_curious 14 years ago
There is a God. There is no God. Except for one or two people, most everyone agrees it would be futile to try and prove their position is right.Many people seem to have a problem with Christianity. I get it.But it seems to me that Jesus' words on the commandments wouldn't be such a horrible...
by Raymond D Choiniere 4 years ago
Hey Gang,Please feel free to weigh in. I'm just curious to hear what people think about the title. Thank you in advance.
by keepitnatural 14 years ago
Is it important to love yourself above any other? I don't mean in a selfish way but surely before...you can share love, or teach it to another you must first achieve this..?
by Rod Martin Jr 10 years ago
Christ called it the first commandment and the most important. The Bible says that the Heavenly Father is this, but what is "love?"I just read a short article on this topic which is full of insight.http://laitman.com/2014/07/what-brings- … e-creator/But what is "love?"One...
by Cuttler 10 years ago
Would you rather have Jesus than all the riches of this world?Salvation is a choice so is deciding to follow Jesus Christ my Lord and Saviour. But how many are willing to drop all they have and follow our Lord?
by Castlepaloma 14 years ago
All animal love, love conquer all, Love makes good sense. Define Love: When two people or thing, are stronger together, than apart. Take with you the attitude of gratitude, along with many little acts of kindness. Most people do not love what they do for most waking hour of their lives....
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