Meditation
Love in the Right Way
By Luang Phaw Dhammajayo
From the first moment of life to the last, humans have a
natural need for love. We feel satisfied when we are loved, and we are
miserable when we do not receive love. If we are never loved or if we never
love anyone, life seems barren and hollow, as if it lacks some vital energy
required to progress with confidence or success. Nevertheless, when people have
a bad experience in love, they may reject it completely, afraid of loving again
until they do not know how to love anymore.
Actually, despite bad experiences,
everyone is capable of learning to love wisely. The right love will bestow
happiness and also allow us to be reborn as human beings. If we want someone to
love us, we have to make ourselves lovable. There are four ways to do so.
First, we have to learn to give, whether it is love, a smile, compassion,
material things, or knowledge. Second, we have to speak kindly. Third, we have
to be helpful and considerate. If we can help other people in any way through
our actions, influence, and intelligence, we should, we will receive love.
Lastly, we have to always conduct ourselves appropriately no matter what our
status is, whether we are parents, children, employers, subordinates or even
friends.
