Saturday, January 14, 2023

Reality check #20: A test of unconditional love.

We want our friends and loved ones to accept themselves as they are, and as they strive to become, whatever the judgments of other people about them may be.

Or do we?

From this proposition, do we except our judgments about our friends and loved ones?  

Do we want our friends and loved ones to accept themselves as they are except where we would prefer - except where we would be more comfortable if - they were different, or their aspirations were different, or their choices of residence or companions were different?

If so - if we want our friends and loved ones to at least try change in ways we'd like them to be different, or to make choices we'd like them to make - are we honest with them about that?  Are we at least willing to admit that our exceptions to their being unconditionally lovable are our issues, not theirs?