The man who never alters his opinion is like standing water, and breeds reptiles of the mind. ~William Blake
Interesting quote that i've found .
Relating to this, i realise that i've been very stubborn with my opinions towards alot of issues. In order to be a good listener and a good friend, one must learn to accept the views and opinions of others while embracing the other party.
This is truly difficult to accomplish towards people. It may be easier to do this towards someone you really love like your girl/boy friend however not as easy on people who are your friends.
As the good saying goes "If you want to know the character of a person, look not at how he treats his equals but his servants"
In the same way , one can only truly proclaim himself to be a kind and loving person only when he treats not just his loved ones well, but to a higher level which comprises of (in order of hierachy) best friend , good friend, friend, classmate & lastly enemies.
P.S
What is love ? Do you love your mom? Do you love your dad? Do you love your spouse? Are they the same? So what is love? Is time a factor? If love is susceptible to so many conditions for it to exist, then how can it be ever-lasting? We all know nothing stays the same way forever . So what is love?
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Love is a pure intention of wishing someone to be well and happy. This is love in its purest state, where it is boundless and sustainable. Why boundless? Because it does not have a condition, it can be anyone anywhere. Why sustainable? Because it is not conditioned. You can call it unconditional love if you like.
We love ourselves, because we hope that we can be well and happy. We love others, because we hope the same for others.
It becomes conditional love when it is polluted by self and craving. This is simply understood, when you ask yourself, why you feel differently for different people? The most obvious levels are parents -> partner -> Friends -> stranger -> enemy.
Because you got different levels of craving to them mah. =)
So... such love is not sustainable... and is ever-changing...sometimes love you, sometimes hate you.
True Love is simple, but to have it is not simple. Learn to love people with pure love, and you will be free from many disatisfactions.
Think in a way, that may I be well and happy, and may you be well and happy. Then you will start to do things which brings both you and other's happiness.
True Love is about giving. Giving and granting happiness. Not getting or taking.
How much you love? Ask yourself how much can you give for him/her?
Pure love gives unconditionally. Who you are, what you have done, isn't an issue already.
Those who are desprately getting a partner or wanting a partner back, think again.
You want him/her, or you want to love him/her?
That's how I see it.
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