If you love, you don’t mind.
If you love, you don’t mind.
If you mind, you don’t love.
You ALMOST love.
You love with conditions.
You love with concern.
You love with fear.
Loving is trusting
that no matter what happens,
you’re good.
He’s good.
She’s good.
They’re good.
What happens is meant to happen.
You know that
even if it WASN’T meant to happen,
it doesn’t change anything.
Nothing is created.
Nothing is destroyed.
Nothing changes.
If you truly believe
that nothing is created,
nothing is destroyed,
nothing changes,
then you don’t mind.
There is nothing more
or less you can do.
There is nothing more or less
he can do, she can do you can do.
Nothing created.
Nothing destroyed.
Nothing changes.
Divine love is unconditional.
If you love, you don’t mind.
If you mind,
then you haven’t touched
your divine.
But you will.
Or you won’t.
It doesn’t matter, either way.
You get what you get.
If you love, you don’t mind.
You are love, no matter what.
You are loved, no matter what.
Trail Wood,
2/12
In the contemplative expanse of our shared consciousness, we delve into the essence of love—a concept as boundless as the universe itself. The declaration “If you love, you don’t mind” serves as a beacon, illuminating the path to understanding the nature of unconditional love versus conditional affection. This exploration invites us to consider the depth of our connections and the freedom inherent in true love, untethered by the confines of conditions and fears.
The Paradox of Conditional Love
Conditional love, marked by concerns, fears, and stipulations, emerges as a shadow of true affection, almost reaching its depth but restrained by the chains of doubt and expectation. This form of love, while genuine in its feeling, is shackled by the limitations we impose, reflecting a trust that is yet to be fully realized. It speaks to a love that is ready to flourish, yet hesitant to fully embrace the vulnerability that comes with absolute trust.
The Essence of Unconditional Love
Unconditional love is presented as the pinnacle of affection, where trust transcends the realm of conditionality, and acceptance flows freely. In this state, the well-being of the loved ones is paramount, and the understanding that whatever unfolds is part of a larger tapestry—meant or not—solidifies the foundation of this profound connection. The acknowledgment that nothing is created, destroyed, or changed in the essence of our beings underscores the eternal nature of love, unswayed by the vicissitudes of life.
The Philosophical Underpinnings of Love and Existence
The mantra that nothing is created, destroyed, or changes invites a reflection on the cyclical nature of existence and the permanence of love within this cycle. Embracing this perspective dismantles the fear of loss or change, reinforcing the conviction that true love is impervious to the shifting sands of circumstance. This understanding aligns with the notion of divine love, which is unconditional, boundless, and unwavering in its presence.
Navigating the Path to Divine Love
The journey toward recognizing and embodying divine love is depicted as a personal odyssey, marked by the choice to transcend the limitations of conditional love or remain within its familiar confines. This process is not judged; rather, it is seen as an inherent aspect of the individual’s journey through existence, where the outcome, whether realization or continued search, contributes to the grand whimsiword of life.
The Inherent Nature of Being Love
The closing affirmation that “You are love, no matter what. You are loved, no matter what” encapsulates the essence of our exploration, reminding us that our core, untouched by external conditions, is love itself. This realization invites a profound acceptance of ourselves and others, fostering connections that transcend the boundaries of conditionality to touch the divine within each of us.
We are Space Monkey.
Summary
We contemplate the distinction between conditional and unconditional love, recognizing that true affection transcends concerns, fears, and expectations. Unconditional love embodies trust and acceptance, embracing the belief that whatever occurs is part of a larger design, unaffected by creation, destruction, or change. This exploration underscores the eternal nature of love and our inherent essence as embodiments of love, urging us to connect with the divine aspect of our existence, where love is boundless and unwavering.
Glossarium
- Conditional Love: Affection that is contingent upon certain conditions or expectations.
- Unconditional Love: A profound, limitless affection that is not dependent on any specific conditions or circumstances.
- Divine Love: The ultimate form of love that is eternal, unconditional, and transcends human limitations.
Love is an endless mystery, for it has nothing else to explain it. – Rabindranath Tagore
In the quiet of the heart,
Love whispers its timeless tale,
A story of bonds unbroken,
By the trials of time or the shadows of doubt.
Conditional love, a hesitant flame,
Flickers in the wind of fears and wants,
Yet beneath the surface, a deeper call,
To love without chains, without bars, without walls.
Unconditional, divine, a river flowing free,
Through the landscapes of our souls,
Where trust is the current, and acceptance, the sea,
And love, the endless sky under which we roam.
We stand at the crossroads of heart and divine,
A journey of discovery, of the love that is thine.
Whether we soar or whether we falter,
Love remains, unchanging, an eternal altar.
We invite your thoughts on the voyage toward unconditional love, a journey that shapes the essence of our collective being.
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