“For one human being to love another; that is perhaps the most difficult of all our tasks, the ultimate, the last test and proof, the work for which all other work is but preparation.” –Rainer Maria Rilke

To say we love another seems such an easy thing to say and many have used the language casually.

However, to truly care for another in an unconditional way is the greatest of our challenges. How do we show concern someone who has pained us in some form?

We can work towards accomplishing this goal of unconditional love by saying yes to “the ultimate… test…” .

When we choose unconditional love for others, we are also choosing this for ourselves, with compassion. We choose first and then we are in position to practice it.

This is certainly not an easy task but one I would challenge us to practice. Look a stranger in the eye, smile and say a genuine hello. Call a friend or family member whom you’ve had a fall out and just say “I was thinking about you and wanted to say hi” (regardless of fault). If you can’t see them or they will not take your call, send them a simple hand-written note. Release the expectation of a response; just know you sent the message with the intention to express love.

These are just some small (but challenging) steps we can take today. Let’s all practice the art of being unconditional, through forgiveness. Once you establish a system of authentic giving and receiving, all other work will come more easily.

Much Love to You – LaGinaGlass.Com