Posted by Margaret on June 12, 2000 at 20:55:58:
In Reply to: Love isn't just a feeling, you should care for a child whether you FEEL for it or not. nt posted by Tiggy on June 06, 2000 at 21:11:58:
: : I think it all comes down to love.
: : If the child you assume care over is out of your own true willingness and desire to love, - as opposed to being forced to by any other means on the outside - you could never shower them true love - because you don't feel it deep down inside.
: : On the other hand - when you do feel it deep down inside - then you know it is out os your own true desire and will -
: : and *that* is when the love you feel for them is like a bottomless well - never ending.
: : Under these conditions - the love one feels permeates all others around them and is this this power of love that is the greatest 'natural discipline' in the world.
: : So natural and powerful a force love is- that to call it discipline is almost a parody.
: : Because no longer is one behaving properly due to fear of negative consequences, but now is motivated in a forward motion -that of being happy to do so - out of feeling the gift of love.
: : And it is not gender biased.
: : Boys can feel, epxerience and be motivated by love too, of course.
: : Matter of fact I can think of a couple right now that deserve the tender, delicate golden treasure of love, no, make that three.
: : :)
: : Peace and love be with you all people!