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RETURNING TO LOVE-II: (Part 3) -What Is LOVE? (Higher Love)

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          WHAT IS LOVE?                              HIGHER LOVE?                                                                                                                                                            I f we wish to examine higher love in its own right, we need to examine it within the context of its own nature, and esssence. Unconditional love  or  U niversal love  encompasses a profound and selfless acceptance, affection, and caring that transcends boundaries, cond...

RETURNING TO LOVE-II: (Part 2) - What is LOVE ? (Nature and Qualities of Love)

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WHAT IS LOVE?  Nature and Qualities of Love                                                                           Qualities of love can vary from person to person, but here are some common indicators that may suggest that love is present:  Deeper Emotional Connections : Love involves a profound emotional bond. You feel connected on a deeper level, understanding each other’s thoughts and feelings. Greater Respect and Acceptance : You accept people as they are, flaws and all. There’s mutual respect, even during disagreements. More Empathy and Compassion : You genuinely care about other peoples well-being. Their happiness matters to you, and you’re there to support them through challenges. Greater Trust and Honesty : Trust is essential. You believe in each other’s intentions and are honest abou...

RETURNING TO LOVE-II: (Part 1) What is LOVE ? (Types of Love)

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  What is love ? Types of Love LOVE  is a complex and multifaceted experience that transcends boundaries and defies easy definition. It can manifest in various forms, from personal connections to higher platonic relationships to unconditional and universal love. First let’s take a simple look at some of the different levels and dimensions of love, broken down in a simple way and outlined in point form: Personal Love : Romantic Love:  This is the passionate, intense feeling you experience when you’re deeply attracted to someone. It involves desire, affection, and a longing for emotional and physical closeness. Romantic love often leads to committed relationships, such as marriage or long-term partnerships. Self-Love:  Before loving others, it’s essential to love yourself. Self-love involves accepting your flaws, appreciating your strengths, and prioritizing your well-being. It’s about recognizing your worth and treating yourself with kindness and compassion. Familial ...

RETURNING TO LOVE-1: An Invitation To "Choose Once Again"

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CHOOSING ONCE AGAIN Perhaps, one of the most difficult things to discover as we get older is that there is something of value that we may have missed along the way. Something important. Realizing we may have overlooked something important along the way can be a challenging experience. It's often one of the single most difficult things to come to terms with as we grow older. It's never easy to discover that there's something valuable we missed and may have overlooked as we journeyed through life. In fact, for many, it is easier to deny and dismiss this reality and simply carry on as if nothing had been missed at all. Life, however, can change all that in an instant when we find ourselves up to our neck in the middle of some form of crashing circumstance or "accidental" occurrence that is  taking place within our reality and is causing us concern. It could be anything, a fall, a change in the condition of our health, a car "accident", a personal loss and y...