A person cannot truly love in a selfless way
as long as they cling to the idea of a separate, individual “self” who is doing the loving.
As long as love is seen as “my love,” it remains tied to ego, desire, and personal identity.
To love selflessly, one must first recognize the illusory nature of the personal ego—
to see that the “self” they defend and identify with has no absolute, independent existence.
Only when this sense of personal importance dissolves
can love flow freely, without ownership, fear, or expectation.
In simpler terms . . .
If you think “I am the one loving,” the love is still about you.
When you realize the “I” is not a solid, separate entity, love becomes natural,
effortless, and unconditional.
Selfless love arises when the ego steps out of the way.
The “I” of the personality must disappear from the field of consciousness
before the love of the Soul, innate in all, can shine through
and set in the hearts of men and women.
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