Second Sunday Of Advent, Day 8

"Love of self, love of neighbors, and love of God are the foundational stones of the world's religions. Spiraling out from the core of our being, our other loves are also cobblestones on the spiritual path: love of family, of partner, of friends, of community, of animals, of nature, of country, of things, of hobbies, of work. Love is not something that you just fall into, as the romantic songs suggest. Love is a spiritual practice. You can get better at it over time."

Words: The spiritual practice of love, at Spirituality & Practice

Image: Midnight Watch by Fred Machetanz