Consider that in ancient Greek times, there were four words to describe love.
The first and most base level of love was called "eros" or erotic love. Eros is the love of attraction. It also includes elements of friendship that we find enjoyable or beneficial. If we only love others on this level, we run the danger of using others as objects rather than loving them as persons.
The second facet of love in ancient Greek times was called "filial" love. It is the love shared within a family. Filial love is present when there is a strong sense of unity between individuals.
The third level of love in ancient Greek times was known as "philios", or brotherly love. Philios was considered by the Greeks to be the form of bonding and friendship. It can best be defined as "willing the good of the other." This form of love is selfless in the sense that your concern is for the beloved before it is for yourself.
The highest from of love is "agape" love. Agape is the complete gift of yourself for the sake of the other, it is to love perfectly. Agape love makes erotic love a selfless appreciation of the good. It perfects filial love. Agape goes beyond just choosing what is good for others to being willing to sacrifice everything to secure the good for them.
If you want true happiness, love completely and selflessly by being a gift to others.
The first and most base level of love was called "eros" or erotic love. Eros is the love of attraction. It also includes elements of friendship that we find enjoyable or beneficial. If we only love others on this level, we run the danger of using others as objects rather than loving them as persons.
The second facet of love in ancient Greek times was called "filial" love. It is the love shared within a family. Filial love is present when there is a strong sense of unity between individuals.
The third level of love in ancient Greek times was known as "philios", or brotherly love. Philios was considered by the Greeks to be the form of bonding and friendship. It can best be defined as "willing the good of the other." This form of love is selfless in the sense that your concern is for the beloved before it is for yourself.
The highest from of love is "agape" love. Agape is the complete gift of yourself for the sake of the other, it is to love perfectly. Agape love makes erotic love a selfless appreciation of the good. It perfects filial love. Agape goes beyond just choosing what is good for others to being willing to sacrifice everything to secure the good for them.
If you want true happiness, love completely and selflessly by being a gift to others.
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