January 29, 2010
What is it that all people are seeking whether or not they realize it? Unconditional Love. I realized this babysitting. At 3 1/2 years old, a child is still innocent. The child is saying, without saying: Love me unconditionally. Love me for who I am and how I am growing.
The desire for unconditional love never stops! It is inherent in human nature!
From our boss, we want to hear: “Thank you for doing an excellent job this past year. I recognize it and here is that big raise you were hoping for!” Realistic? Maybe! The self-employed person wants to hear: “I respect you! Let me send some business your way!” Career is not an ideal environment from which we seek unconditional love, but think about how many people place so much importance on career? That may mean they are not getting love elsewhere! That is my first memoir!
From ourselves: “I love you for you!
From our spouse, we want to hear: “I love you!”
From our kids, we want to hear: “I love you, mommy!” or “I love you, daddy!”
From our relatives and friends, we want to hear: “Happy to see you!” “We love you!”
You get the idea, we are all seeking unconditional love!
What is unconditional love?
It is loving people for who they are without judgment.
What about the people who mistreat you? Unconditional love is not about allowing yourself to be mistreated. A person must still maintain self-respect. In any relationship, acceptable ways of relating exist. If a relationship is not working, disengage from it.
How to practice unconditional love?
1. Kindness: Be kind to others. Think before you say and do things!
2. Praise: Be complimentary to others! Recognize what others are doing that is positive and praise them!
3. Lend a helping hand: Be helpful!
Practicing unconditional love is easy. Kindness, praise and lending a helping hand – did I forget anything?
I believe unconditional love is why it became really easy for me to give up my career. I had already saved for retirement and I realized that the unconditional love I receive from myself, my husband, friends and family is adequate for my happiness! I am in a good place right now.
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