Love!

Understand this deeply:

The only love that is actually of the nature of love is selfless in nature. You will have arrived at love when you simply radiate it regardless of whether there is anyone around to receive it or not, just like a flower radiates its fragrance regardless of whether anyone is there to receive it or not. Wherever and whenever this love needs to express itself in action as affection or service, it does so spontaneously as the need arises. And wherever and whenever this love requires that one stay cautious (you don't go hug snakes 😊), it has the intelligence to take this decision.

It is said that when one arrives at it, the heart stays full of love even when fighting a war (and sometimes wars do need to be fought!).

Meanwhile, stay honest about this: That woman you "love", that man you "love", have your love because *you* like them and desire them. It is *your* fulfilment and happiness that creates the relationship.

It is more honest to tell someone that you like them and desire them than you love them. Love is beyond likes, dislikes and desire altogether.