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The content of this article is taken from one of my favorite Self-Realization Fellowship magazine issues from 2016. It was written by Bruce Brander. The narrative is so thought-provoking that I could not resist publishing it on my blog.  I have only taken bits and pieces from this inspirational piece; however, the full article is worth reading. It is filled with wisdom and insightful guidance about the confusion surrounding what the world calls love. I hope you enjoy it! And be sure to read my thoughts on this topic in the blog post *The Stepping Stones of Love, Part Il  Romance and Selfishness The author calls romantic love eros . This type of love is often steeped in selfishness, lust, possession, and impulses. He writes that "many social scientists look harshly on the kind of love that rises so hopefully then ebbs as reliably as the tide, leaving many partners stranded on an emotional desert island."  Sociologist Pitirim Sorokin, who founded the Harvard Research Center...

You’ve probably read my previous post, The Stepping Stones of Love Part I .  In Part II, I share my personal interpretation of love and its deep significance for growth along the spiritual path. On the spiritual path, I have found that love is the greatest challenge. Not because loving is hard, but because learning how to love is harder. Love is not just an emotion. It is manifested as an extension of consciousness and a genuine expression of goodwill toward others. It is an appreciation for life and the wish for the same good for others that you would want for yourself and your loved ones. It's not always easy. With so much upheaval in the world, causes one to question the value of wishing goodwill to others. Especially those who harm others and ruin lives. How can you love such people? If you grasp that love is more than just an emotional feeling, then you can see how loving humanity as a whole is possible. Emotional love causes attachment, demands reciprocation, and creates lim...