CRAFT: The Steady Ground of Unconditional Love

In Wisconsin, our choice of clothing is largely shaped by the weather we face each day. As conditions change, so do our choices—layers are added or removed as we adjust accordingly. Similarly, when love is conditional, how we are treated changes greatly, depending on the condition of that person’s thoughts or emotions in any given moment.

Because unconditional love remains present through change, disagreement, and uncertainty, Consistency is a key ingredient. While emotions and external events naturally ebb and flow, love itself doesn’t diminish when circumstances become uncomfortable or inconvenient. Its presence is reliable, not reactive.

Unconditional love emphasizes Respect. Healthy boundaries communicate what is necessary for both people to feel respected. It’s important to understand that boundaries are not meant to be offensive and do not weaken love; they protect it.

Another defining characteristic of unconditional love is Acceptance. This is love that embraces the whole person—strengths and flaws, growth and setbacks, joy and sorrow alike. Acceptance doesn’t mean approval of all behavior, but it does mean refusing to withdraw care, kindness, empathy, or compassion, especially during conflict.

Unconditional love is also rooted in Freedom. There’s no need to control, manipulate, or dictate the other person’s path. Freedom allows for the natural balance between togetherness and individuality—between shared time and time apart.

Most important and at the core of unconditional love, is Trust. There’s assurance rather than doubt, with a certain sense of being secure, cherished, and safe. An ability to be vulnerable regardless of circumstances presents itself because of shared trust. Without this foundation, emotional safety becomes unpredictable, and connection becomes fragile.

In its purest form, unconditional love is not something we earn or lose, nor is it simply an emotion. It is an ongoing commitment—woven into our words, thoughts, intentions, and actions, moment by moment.

Here in Wisconsin, while the weather doesn’t stay the same, the ground beneath our feet is steady. In the same way, healthy love remains steady when conditions shift. When love is unconditional, it becomes a strong and steady place to stand—rooted in Compassion, Respect, Acceptance, Freedom, and Trust.

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