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Like versus love
Many of us tend to use the words, "like" and "love" interchangeably. Usually, we use the word "love" to talk about that special someone in our life. We also use it with our friends and family to show our affection for them.
We use the word, "like" to express our preferences about things. For instance, we may like when it's sunny outside, but not when it's cold and overcast. We use the word, "like" in abundance to share our preference about everything, and we use the word, "love" mostly with our loved ones.
What if we did the reverse? What if we used the word "love" in abundance, and used the word, "like" sparingly? What if we loved everyone (as they are)? Wait, is it even possible to love everyone? Let's return to that question.
Here's my question for you. Do we have to like others in order to love them? For instance, do we have to like our parents' or even our partners' habits or preferences about things in order to love them? Now, we may not like some or most of their views or preferences, not least because they differ from our own, but that's not to say we don't love them.
And yes, it's possible to love everyone without necessarily liking their preferences. That requires accepting others as they are without judgement; let's just say it's easier to live that way. 🙂
Best,
Rishi Dass
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