What does love mean to you, do you love unconditionally? How many people can we say that we love, or even like, who we would do something for with 'no strings attached', no conditions.Who do we give something without getting something back for ourselves, or are our acts, or deeds, unconditional in any way, shape or form?
I sometimes like to watch or hear myself interact or relate to the people that I love, and even those that I don't care for, and there are a few. There have been several times in my life, either through naivete or lack of better judgement, when I felt as if I was giving something of myself, when the truth of the matter was that it was given only with the expectation of some kind of self-fulfilling or gratifying return. When we do something for others, are our acts truly selfless, or do we have an ulterior motive, keeping our own needs in mind?
I guess, under oath of course, that I am guilty of both! Sometimes, I give with expectations of a return, whether it be a material one, a physical one or even a spiritual one There are other times, though, when I do give unconditionally, without strings, or conditions. Do I truly believe that your actions in this life will come right back at you! The Karma thing? Is the main reason I give unconditionally and without strings, because I expecte something in return? When I look at myself honestly, which I do frequently when I conduct my 'life inventory', my goal is to do something kind and loving for that person. If somethng boomarangs back to me in return, then it is a life bonus. but it is not a necessity.
I wonder how many people give with the expectation of receiving, conditionally or unconditionally, something in return?
Is it really all about our motives that draws that line where it holds some hostage, and some are given something to soothe their very soul?
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