Leann and Melissa review Brenè Brown’s concept of love vs. attachment as they discuss the true meanings of love, discuss Heavenly Father’s love for us, and how we can pour out that love for others.
Ponder Questions:
Am I expecting something in return?
Is my love transactional?
Am I able to make space for someone else?
Am I putting my expectations onto other people?
Am I giving others grace?
Can I see things from a different perspective?
Am I having compassion for others?
Am I creating a loving environment?
Who needs my love?
What am I bringing to the table?
What is my impact?
Am I changing the way I think about others?
Am I making this about me and not others?
Am I allowing Christ to be my Master Teacher?
What am I grateful for?
Am I seeing His hand in my life?
Where is my heart right now?
Am I praying for help?
Am I leading by my example?
Am I willing to love those who may seem more difficult to love?
Invitation:
Ask yourself, “What are my motives, and how am I loving others?”
References:
Atlas of the Heart: Mapping Meaningful Connection and the Language of Human Experience, Brenè Brown, pgs. 253
“Love,” Topics and Questions, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The Law of Love in Action, Steve Young, pgs. 1, 31-32
Moses 1:39
\"Blessed Are the Peacemakers,\" Russell M. Nelson, Ensign, Nov. 2002, pg. 41
\"The Love of God,\" Benjamin M. Z. Tai, April 2025 General Conference
Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself, Kristin Neff, Ph.D., pgs. 68-69
“If The Savior Stood Beside Me,” Sally DeFord, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Music Library
John 15:12
Teachings of Presidents of the Church: Joseph Smith, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, pg. 517
\"Love—the Essence of the Gospel,\" Thomas S. Monson, Ensign, May 2014, pg. 91
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