“Love is the greatest decision to which a human being can aspire. It does not arise from a passing emotion, but from a free determination, oriented towards the good of the other. It does not seek to possess, impose or negotiate, but to give oneself without conditions or demands. Its value does not depend on the perfection of the other, but on the act of recognizing their dignity and choosing it every day. True detachment consists in not being dominated by what one possesses. In relationships, this means not treating the other as property, but living in communion as a free gift. Love does not demand ideal virtues, nor does it respond to a utilitarian model. Those who love truly do not do so for what the other offers, but for what they are. An authentic relationship is not built on lack but on inner fullness. Only those who have cultivated their own integrity can share it. To love requires discernment; it is not enough to be carried away by initial attraction. It is a choice that is renewed with constancy, humility and commitment.
This commitment is expressed in the ability to go through conflicts, to sustain the bond, to prioritize the other and to grow together. When the spiritual dimension is included, love becomes a covenant. Its value is measured by the inner quality of the bond, not by its appearance. Love inspires transformation, it does not impose it.
You do not abandon what you love. Giving up without a fight reveals a lack of courage. Even if what is desired is not achieved, having truly loved is already a complete act. Staying gives meaning to the choice. It is not about looking for a lost half, but about uniting two wholes that, by free choice, build a common life open to duration.”
Prabhuji
