Non-violence is the constant awareness of the dignity and humanity of oneself and others; it seeks truth and justice; it renounces violence both in method and in attitude; it is a courageous acceptance of active love and goodwill as the instrument with which to overcome evil and transform both self and others. It is the willingness to undergo suffering rather than inflict it. It excludes retaliation and flight” – Wally Nelson

To understand love in its purest form, we must overcome our social conditioning, preconceived notions, for example, to see the real love that permeates our lives. Love connects all of us in our society and is the force that keeps humanity going. Indeed, love brings people together. Invariably, where there is love, there is no anger and violence. In addition, unconditional love can achieve impossible tasks that otherwise impracticable.

This kind of pure love enables people to achieve unimaginable feats in their lives. Love of followers makes leaders to surge forward and overcome indomitable forces. For example, love of mother is unconditional. Mother Therasa served her patients with total devotion and humility. Perhaps, unconditional love demands deeper understanding of self and others. When we realize our true potential within, we can let go of our ego, anger, despair, frustrations, for instance, and love others unconditional

Expectations, mutual acceptance, to name a few, determine the degree of love between individuals. Low or no expectation, high mutual acceptance and respect, creates pure love among individuals. Pure love is bliss. When we experience pure love, we feel peace, happiness, and being one with universal force. We should start the journey of self-discovery to love self and love others unconditionally. Unless we understand self and love thy self, we cannot accept others and love them in its entirety.