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InnerSelf's Weekend Inspiration
February 14-15-16, 2025
This is Marie T. Russell, publisher of InnerSelf.com wishing you a day of giving affection without expecting rewards (today and every day). Love is not a game where one keeps score. It is more like a mother giving and giving more and more to her newborn child. She gives of herself without expecting a reward in return. She gives because she loves. Is this how we love or are we keeping score of whose turn it is to be "loving" and "giving"?
The focus for today is:
I give love and affection,
without expecting a reward.
Today's message is inspired by an article written by Beth McDaniel:
One of the most revealing questions you can ask yourself is this: Do you love this person, or do you love the way they make you feel?
Infatuation tends to be self-focused—it’s about how the other person makes you feel when they look at you a certain way, when they send a message, when they pull you into their world. It’s about the rush, the fantasy, the excitement.
Love, however, is other-focused. It’s about genuinely caring for the person beyond what they provide for you emotionally. Love isn’t just about receiving affection; it’s about giving it, even in difficult moments, without expecting an immediate reward.
CONTINUE READING the complete article here:
Why Intense Infatuation Feels Like Love And What to Do About It
A Reminder:
The focus for today is: I give love and affection, without expecting a reward.
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About the Author
Beth McDaniel is a staff writer for InnerSelf.com
Article Recap:
Love isn’t a transaction. Many people confuse infatuation with love, expecting validation and affection in return. But true love is about giving without expecting—it’s selfless, patient, and deeply fulfilling. By shifting our mindset from “what can I get?” to “how can I give?”, we open the door to authentic and lasting relationships.
#UnconditionalLove #SelflessLove #LoveWithoutExpectations #TrueLove #GivingAffection
