Love is a Conscious Choice
Love is not a fleeting emotion, but a conscious choice to nurture growth. It demands extending ourselves beyond comfort zones, pushing boundaries to enable those we cherish to feel secure and empowered. True love transcends mere acceptance; it is an active embrace of the whole person, flaws and all.
In the midst of tantrums and nightmares, love calls us to summon compassion from the depths of our being, even when annoyance or weariness beckons. It is the willingness to be present, to offer our undivided attention, allowing the warmth of our care to envelop and soothe.
Love is a journey of constant choosing, a commitment to support and uplift, not through blind acceptance of harmful behavior, but through firm boundaries that create space for growth. It is a sacred trust, a promise to hold space for those we love to become their truest selves.
While love begins with specific individuals, its ripples extend outward, gradually encompassing all of existence. As our hearts overflow with profound love for the particular souls in our lives, we tap into the universal flow of Love itself – a force that connects us to the very essence of the universe.
In this way, our spiritual efforts to love better are not mere pursuits, but the ultimate purpose. For in loving deeply and completely, we access the boundless expanse of Love that permeates all things, and in doing so, we become conduits for its transformative power.
(inspired by: bell hooks, All About Love; Fred Rogers, The World According to Mister Rogers; Danya Ruttenberg, Nurture the Wow)