True love for others

True love for others is born out of a deep understanding of oneself. Only when we can discover our true selves, our strengths and weaknesses, our dreams and insecurities, can we then fully understand and love those around us. Self-knowledge is the foundation upon which genuine empathy, selfless compassion and unconditional acceptance of others is built. Loving the other requires first loving and accepting ourselves, without masks or pretense. Only then can we radiate a pure and transformative love.