It's a small old book, which would never catch your attention, laid next
to big, colourful, attractive books.
It is written by a Lithuanian priest and is called "When love knocks at your door".
I found his words wise, clarifying, and put in a simple way :)
Let me sort out what I want to share.
The all-transcending peace is embracing me
so I am ready to start :)
The author explains why first love is mostly unhappy.
The answer is that too early love does not lead neither to God, nor to happiness.
According to him, a person should cognize love and grow mature for love
(as for everything in this life :)
He says: "When love becomes god, it becomes demon."
I understand it as putting your love relationship and beloved in the first place,
and it means big expectations and big pressure
which can easily lead to cruelty and hatred.
Love and hatred go hand in hand
when we let our greediness and selfishness
control our thoughts and actions.
Thus, author continues:
"True love is a sacrifice, abdication of yourself,
which is contrary to egoism and self-love."
If everyone would be loving in such a way,
wouldn't it be heaven on earth?
Is this "true love" possible?
What do you think?
A pic. is from Monique Bogaert's album
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