To cherish is to hold something dear; to hold someone close and still be able to let go, to be present, to stand up, to respond to another person’s needs. All of these things transcend ego, and open ... Read More about Cherishing
Week 30: Caring
Being Concerned
Love implies concern. ... Read More about Being Concerned
Standing Up
Standing up for someone is a form of service, which can be heroic and courageous. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for that which is right. A man dies when he refuses to stand up for justice. ... Read More about Standing Up
Being Present
We find comfort and reassurance in the presence of those who love us. In our darkest moments, we don’t need solutions or advice. What we yearn for is simply human connection—a quiet presence, a ... Read More about Being Present
Transcending Kinship
People favor close relatives over others: offspring over extended family, and extended family over people outside the family. Universal Love demands another approach. Families have a sense of ... Read More about Transcending Kinship
Transcending Tribalism
Throughout history, humans have been tribal, as are many other species, favoring members of their own tribe over outsiders. Universal Love demands a different approach. Spirituality is meant to ... Read More about Transcending Tribalism
Agape
Agape is love for all people. When we care about other people for their sake instead of our own, we transcend the primal bonds of ego. Imagine a world in which everyone loved everyone. Such a ... Read More about Agape