“What Is Love, Really? Exploring Love as a Way of Being”

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Summary

In this conversation Campbell discusses the concept of love and how it relates to consciousness. He argues that love is not merely an emotion or a passion, but rather a way of being and interacting.

The larger consciousness system defines love as something that lowers entropy and promotes cooperation and caring, which in turn helps the system evolve. He notes that many people make poor decisions based on what they believe is love, but what they are actually experiencing is often just a temporary feeding of egos or a reduction of fear. In relationships, there may be some component of love, but it is often mixed with other motivations such as meeting one’s own needs or addressing one’s fears. He suggests that while there may be some compassion and caring in such relationships, they do not necessarily represent true love as defined by the larger consciousness system.

Overall, Campbell argues that love is a complex concept that goes beyond mere emotion or passion and has implications for the evolution of consciousness.

Full text of conversation in blog form

Introduction:
In conversations about love, it often becomes a topic of intense debate and speculation. Is love an emotion or a passion? How does the larger consciousness system perceive love? These questions delve into the complex nature of human relationships and the role of love within them. Tom suggests that love is the definition of a larger consciousness, while others argue that it is merely an emotion or passion. In this blog post, we will explore the concept of love beyond traditional definitions and delve into its true essence as a way of being and interacting.

Love as a Way of Being:
Contrary to popular belief, love is not merely an emotion or passion. It encompasses a way of being, a way of interacting with others and the world around us. While it can certainly evoke intense emotions and passions, love transcends these temporary states. It is a constant presence that goes beyond fleeting feelings and desires. Love is a way of relating to others with care, compassion, and a sense of otherness rather than self-centeredness.

Love and Poor Decision-Making:
People often make poor decisions in the name of love, but perhaps what they label as love is not genuine love at all. Many individuals mistake their needs for love, seeking someone who can fulfill those needs and reciprocate in kind. This form of “falling in need” creates a temporary feeding of egos, often driven by fear and the desire for comfort and security. Such relationships may lack the true essence of love, which lies in selflessness, cooperation, and the building of quality connections.

The Perspective of the Larger Consciousness System:
The larger consciousness system, which defines love as something that lowers entropy and facilitates evolution, perceives love as a crucial component of conscious existence. Consciousness, being a social system composed of interconnected individuals, thrives through cooperation and care. Love, in this context, represents the building up of information, the creation of meaningful content, and the connection between low entropy and the evolution of consciousness. The larger consciousness system suggests that our purpose is to develop caring, compassion, and a sense of shared experience, ultimately fostering growth and evolution.

Love as a Mixed Bag:
Human relationships are complex and multifaceted, and love plays a variable role within them. While some relationships may consist of a high percentage of love, others may be driven primarily by ego and fear. In reality, most relationships fall somewhere in between, with a mixture of love, compassion, and ego-driven needs. It is common for couples to have some degree of caring and compassion for each other, even if other factors dominate the dynamics. Understanding that love exists in varying proportions within relationships helps shed light on the struggles and challenges faced by individuals in their pursuit of love.

Conclusion:
Love is a concept that extends far beyond emotion or passion. It represents a way of being and interacting with others, characterized by care, compassion, and a sense of otherness. While emotions and passions may be present within the context of love, they do not define its essence. The larger consciousness system perceives love as a vital force in the evolution of consciousness, promoting cooperation, and the creation of meaningful content. Understanding the multifaceted nature of love can help us navigate the complexities of relationships and foster genuine connections based on selflessness and growth.

Versión español

Introducción:
En las conversaciones sobre el amor, a menudo se convierte en un tema de intenso debate y especulación. ¿Es el amor una emoción o una pasión? ¿Cómo percibe el sistema de conciencia más amplio el amor? Estas preguntas ahondan en la compleja naturaleza de las relaciones humanas y el papel del amor en ellas. Tom sugiere que el amor es la definición de una conciencia más amplia, mientras que otros argumentan que es simplemente una emoción o una pasión. En esta publicación de blog, exploraremos el concepto del amor más allá de las definiciones tradicionales y nos adentraremos en su verdadera esencia como una forma de ser e interactuar.

El amor como una forma de ser:
Contrariamente a la creencia popular, el amor no es simplemente una emoción o una pasión. Engloba una forma de ser, una manera de interactuar con los demás y el mundo que nos rodea. Si bien ciertamente puede evocar emociones intensas y pasiones, el amor trasciende estos estados temporales. Es una presencia constante que va más allá de los sentimientos y deseos fugaces. El amor es una forma de relacionarnos con los demás con cuidado, compasión y un sentido de alteridad en lugar de egocentrismo.

El amor y la toma de decisiones pobres:
Las personas a menudo toman decisiones pobres en nombre del amor, pero tal vez lo que etiquetan como amor no sea amor genuino en absoluto. Muchos individuos confunden sus necesidades con el amor, buscando a alguien que pueda satisfacer esas necesidades y corresponder de igual manera. Esta forma de “caer en la necesidad” crea una alimentación temporal de los egos, a menudo impulsada por el miedo y el deseo de comodidad y seguridad. Dichas relaciones pueden carecer de la verdadera esencia del amor, que reside en el desinterés, la cooperación y la construcción de conexiones de calidad.

La perspectiva del sistema de conciencia más amplio:
El sistema de conciencia más amplio, que define el amor como algo que reduce la entropía y facilita la evolución, percibe el amor como un componente crucial de la existencia consciente. La conciencia, al ser un sistema social compuesto por individuos interconectados, prospera a través de la cooperación y el cuidado. El amor, en este contexto, representa la construcción de información, la creación de contenido significativo y la conexión entre baja entropía y la evolución de la conciencia. El sistema de conciencia más amplio sugiere que nuestro propósito es desarrollar el cuidado, la compasión y un sentido de experiencia compartida, fomentando en última instancia el crecimiento y la evolución.

El amor como una mezcla de elementos:
Las relaciones humanas son complejas y multifacéticas, y el amor juega un papel variable en ellas. Mientras que algunas relaciones pueden consistir en un alto porcentaje de amor, otras pueden estar impulsadas principalmente por el ego y el miedo. En realidad, la mayoría de las relaciones se encuentran en algún punto intermedio, con una mezcla de amor, compasión y necesidades impulsadas por el ego. Es común que las parejas tengan cierto grado de cuidado y compasión mutua, incluso si otros factores



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I am fascinated by the extensive body of work developed by Tom Campbell, and have found his My Big TOE (Theory of Everything) theory to be particularly insightful in exploring fundamental questions that have puzzled mankind throughout history. Utilizing Campbell’s theories, my goal is to gain a deeper understanding of not only myself, but also others and the world around me. By examining these concepts through the lens of MBT, I believe we can unlock a greater understanding of our collective existence and the nature of reality itself.

Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today, I am wise so I am changing myself.” –Rumi.

¨The day science begins to study non-physical phenomena, it will make more progress in one decade than in all the previous centuries of its existence.¨ Nikola Tesla.

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