The Stepping Stones of Love...Part II
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...