The path to Tranquility (spring)
4. Loving each other is the common goal of life
Love is our deepest emotional experience and an essential part of life.
But if we look for love with demands, we will lose our freedom. What we
find is not love, but bondage to each other.
Demand and love are in conflict with each other. The word love is often misused and becomes a synonym for asking, which leads to many disputes and misfortunes. In fact, true love is not about asking for benefits, nor is it an exchange of benefits. It doesn’t even come with any expectations.
Giving in order to receive something in return is like picking a flower and putting it in a vase, it will only make the flower lose its color quickly. And giving willingly, each other is like plants in nature, able to absorb air and nutrients freely, and naturally bloom fresh and pure flowers, overflowing with fragrance together.
Love is given willingly, so it is not about exchanging and does not expect anything in return. Being able to give willfully means that we have already received a lot, and are overflowing with satisfaction. Or, we feel that others are as important as us, so we are willing to give others what we have. Ultimately, the reason why we do not expect returns in terms of interests is because accepting our giving is already the greatest return for us.
Love is given willingly, so it is not an exchange and does not expect anything in return. Being willing means that we have received a lot and feel satisfied and grateful. Or, we feel that others are as important as ourselves, so we are willing to give others what we have. Ultimately, the reason why we don't expect anything in return is because accepting us is already the greatest reward for us.
Not expecting anything in return doesn’t mean we get nothing, everything will have results. Whatever we give, we receive in return, we just can’t be sure what that return will be and how it will come. However, if we love, we will definitely receive love in return, because loving each other is the common goal of life. Through loving each other, life becomes more complete and we experience true happiness and abundance.
Love is the cornerstone of human relationships and a precious asset in life. Believing in the power of love, we can love bravely and taste the wonderful fruits of love. However, we must understand that loving each other is the only proof of true love, and unilateral giving has no future. Giving driven by desire or self-imagination is possessiveness rather than true love.
3. Personal consciousness determines collective wisdom
5. Becoming a conscious person
