Externalized self-worth is usually the residue of conditional regard experienced earlier in life. When praise was abundant ...

The practice of an unconditional yes is the heart of the ancient spiritual tradition of Taoism. Wu wei is a Taoist term meaning to go with the flow of things as they are. This reduces the friction and ...

This article follows the Direct Message methodology, designed to cut through the noise and reveal the deeper truths behind the stories we live. Real love isn’t just about saying “I love you” or ...

Most of us have subscribed to the idea that romantic love is unconditional. True love lasts forever and when you fall in love, you are with that person through thick and thin, in sickness and in ...

Love that asks for nothing in return almost feels unreal, doesn’t it? And yet, many of us have experienced moments when our hearts opened completely—free of conditions or expectations, guided only by ...

The former Miami Heat guard views unconditional love as a “blessing” that has strengthened his relationships with the ones that matter most Jenna Wang is an Editorial Intern at PEOPLE. Her work has ...

Conditional patriotism is not lesser patriotism. In fact, it may be the purest form of national love. As Mr. Brooks himself once wrote, the goal of love is “ to enhance the life of another. ” Applied ...

Steve and Robyn Titmus say holding hands, unconditional love and having each other’s back during the tough times is the ...