Love is reciprocal
If you do not feel loved, it is probably because you are not showing
love. If you do not feel respect, it is probably you are not showing
respect. Human nature is that people reciprocate with what you give
them. If you are impersonal toward others, then most people will be very
impersonal to you. If you do not show care and affection for others,
then they will probably ignore you. That is human nature. So many people
say, "Nobody loves me. Everybody is so impersonal." But I have not found
anyone who extends himself to be caring, loving and affectionate towards
others, and yet not receive love from others. How you behave toward
others will withdraw certain qualities. If you insult others, you draw
out their anger. If you praise others, you are going to draw out their
pride. If you are affectionate to others, you can draw out whatever
affection is within their hearts. In giving, we receive.
By Radhanath Swami
