Summary: On this episode of Act To Live, Scott and Jaime discuss a question they’ve been pondering for a while. Is it possible to love someone unconditionally? The duo talks about what unconditional love entails and contrasts it with conditional love. Jaime and Scott also talk about ways in which we might be able to cultivate unconditional love, which not so surprisingly, starts with learning to love ourselves unconditionally. In the end, Scott and Jaime decide that perhaps the best way to encompass the true spirit of unconditional love is being able to - not so simply - say “I love you” to another person without feeling the need to add to the statement. 

ACTion Event of the Week: Think about those in your life who you love unconditionally. What is it about those people and relationships that allow you to offer and share this love? Then, think about yourself - do you love yourself unconditionally? It can be difficult, and yet so important, to do so. After pondering these questions for a while, think about one way in which you can practice and strengthen your ability to unconditionally love yourself and others. 

Where do we walk next? Join us on the next episode of Act to Live as we explore loving kindness! 

References: 

Cuncic, A. (2022). What is Unconditional Love? Very Well Mind. https://www.verywellmind.com/does-unconditional-love-make-for-healthy-relationships-4165457

Psychologs Magazine (2023). True Meanings of Unconditional Love. https://www.psychologs.com/true-meanings-of-unconditional-love/

Raab, D. (2020). The Secret of Unconditional Love. Psychology Today. 

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-empowerment-diary/202002/the-secret-unconditional-love