The path to Tranquility (spring)
4. Loving each other is the common goal of soul
Imagine that we are walking in a gorgeous sea of flowers, the breeze is blowing gently, every flower is in full bloom, exuding an intoxicating fragrance. This is the truest metaphor of love - unrestrained, selfless and pure. Love is not only our deepest emotional experience, but also an indispensable part of our lives. Life is the most primitive expression of love because it is a form of sharing.
However, when we pursue love with conditions and demands, it is like picking a blooming flower and then confining it in a vase. We can only capture the beauty of a flower for a moment, and it will soon wither. If we expect the other party to give, what we often get is not true love, but an invisible bondage, losing the freedom and tolerance that love should have.
Demands and love are essentially opposites. In modern society, "love" is often misunderstood as a demand or an exchange of benefits. Such thinking can easily lead to endless quarrels and unhappiness. True love is definitely not about asking for something, nor is it a carefully calculated transaction, but rather it is giving willingly without asking for any actual return. Even if the other person accepts this love, we will continue to give it, but if the other person does not accept it, we will stop.
For example, the love a parent has for his or her children is often seen as the purest example. They guard silently and give without regrets, just so that the children can grow up healthily, without asking for equal return. This one-way yet deep love has long been transformed into a sense of happiness for the existence of life in the hearts of parents. On the contrary, if a relationship always cares about gains and losses, both parties will eventually feel tired and lost.
In fact, every effort will be rewarded at some point - but no one knows what form, when and where the reward will come. When we obsess over getting rewards from others, we create a desire for control and cause anxiety, which ultimately hinders us from achieving our goals and makes our efforts meaningless.
On the contrary, sincere giving means that the heart is full of gratitude and satisfaction. We understand that each other's existence is equally important, so we are happy to share all the good things. When our sincere efforts are accepted, that connection becomes the most precious achievement in life, allowing us to deeply appreciate the resonance of life and the meaning of coexistence and sharing with each other.
If we let go of our expectations of rewards, we can focus fully on the present moment, keenly feel every detail of life, and savor a deeper level of happiness from it. It's like plants in nature, absorbing sunlight and nutrients freely, and eventually blooming into fresh and charming flowers, exuding a unique and lasting fragrance.
Souls tend to merge with each other, so falling in love is the common goal of souls. As long as we hold this sincerity, even without asking for anything in return, love will still inadvertently echo in our lives. Whether it is the lingering love between lovers, the deep affection between parents and children, the mutual support between friends, the silent kindness between strangers, or even the care for nature and the world, every expression of love reminds us that the true meaning of love lies in connection and sharing, not narrow possession and exchange.
Love is the most solid foundation for building interpersonal relationships and a priceless creation in life. When we ask ourselves: "How can I connect the world with the love in my heart today?" we will find that only through brave and selfless giving can we experience the sweetness and abundance that love brings, and truly experience the completeness and happiness of life.
3. Forming a collective full of wisdom
5. Become a mature and efficient consciousness
