Chapter 31: Love and forgiveness

Why is it important to differentiate "love" (i.e., emotional investment) from "like" (i.e., emotional pleasure) in mental fitness? When we sense a loss in pleasure, feelings of displeasure can quickly turn into feelings of dislike, resentment, or even hate. This is why the conscious neurological practice of "unconditional" love and forgiveness are so important, to achieve healthful outcomes even when our unconscious stress response is triggered.