Human virtues are simple, yet can be so difficult to acquire. The virtue of "Love" is something we are all familiar with, right? But consider how often our love is conditional. We love our spouse/significant other, but expect their love of us to be expressed a certain way. We could love our children more, if only they would follow our religion, not date someone of a different race, etc. I am certainly not implying that one should accept a relationship in which they are abused or repeatedly taken advantage of. You must first and foremost love yourself, keeping yourself safe. But projecting love is about so much more than projecting expectations.

Please consider this as you silently send love to your chosen recipient. Fill your heart center with pure, whole love. Truly feel it in all of you. Then send it to the person you love, and, as memories or realizations of your friend's imperfections and errors come to mind, infuse these thoughts with love and forgiveness, helping your mind to see though your heart. Let go of the analytical side in which criticism is constant. Forgiveness achieved will feel as if there is nothing to forgive. That is pure love.