Good morning! - and a question about love

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And another Latwii quote on love, the one I was originally looking for, and that has just been re-posted by John Traffas in The Law of One: Ra Material Study Group on Facebook:

The first way is to relax, and let your mind become at rest. This is the method of meditation. If this is done, on a daily basis, then it is not possible to shut out the love that is ever present. You will become aware of the true creation and its meaning.

The second way is to go forth among the people of your planet and serve them. They will return to you love, and you will absorb this love and store it within your being. I must at this time caution that this service to your people must be done in such a way that it is service that they wish. Do not make a mistake, as so many of your people have done, in trying to impress an unwanted or unsolicited service upon your neighbor. To go forth and to serve your fellow man at this time upon your planet requires much care and planning, for it is at this time rather difficult to accomplish, for interpretations of service vary greatly, and it is necessary that you understand what service is, in order for yours to be effective. This can only be done by following the first step, or plan, which is meditation.

The third technique is to give all that you have to your fellow man. If this is done, then you will not be encumbered by material possessions /.../

I think love is the purest manifestation of unity of the original thought but ultimately love is a mystery beyond knowing and definitions. However, we can understand and learn the ways of love. I've found the 5 Love Languages by Gary Chapman very helpful in this. If you want to speak to someone, you have to know his or her language and dialect. It's the same with loving. If you don't know the language of the other (especially your spouse) your service (expression of love) may not be interpreted as such and the other may feel dry and empty.

Chapman lists these 5 love languages:

1. receiving gifts,
   
2. quality time,
   
3. words of affirmation,
   
4. acts of service (devotion),
   
5. physical touch.
   

Another similar list are the Works of mercy from the Catholic Church teachings.
Corporal works of mercy:

1. To feed the hungry.
   
2. To give water to the thirsty.
   
3. To clothe the naked.
   
4. To shelter the homeless.
   
5. To visit the sick.
   
6. To visit the imprisoned, or ransom the captive.
   
7. To bury the dead.
   

Spiritual works of mercy:

1. To instruct the ignorant.
   
2. To counsel the doubtful.
   
3. To admonish the sinners.
   
4. To bear patiently those who wrong us.
   
5. To forgive offenses.
   
6. To comfort the afflicted.
   
7. To pray for the living and the dead.