[Best of] On the Power of Love | Stephen G. Post

Professor Stephen G. Post, one of the world’s leading scholars on altruism, love, compassion, and the science of giving, has a beautiful new book out: Pure Unlimited Love: Science and the 7 Paths to Inner Peace.In it, he writes:When the happiness, security, and well-being of another feels as meaningful and real to us as our own, or perhaps more so, we love that person.This love, which Stephen has made a central focus through his life’s work across 4 decades,As a researcher, a writer, a professor of preventive medicine and founder of the Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love.Is the type of love that includes, but extends beyond, our nearest and dearest to all humanity. It’s love that is based on our shared dignity and interdependence with one another and with nature.In this conversation, which we are re releasing today we’ll dive deep into the topic of love as we kick off the third installment in this trilogy over the coming weeks. This trilogy began with a focus on embracing impermanence, Then in part two explored the power of mystery and wonder, and is now ending with (in Stephen’s words): A scientific and spiritual exploration of how the healing power of love can transform mind, body, and spirit in individuals and communities, even in times of chaos.This conversation serving as a hopeful reminder -When we choose love, it isn’t just a path to inner peace,It opens up the possibility of creating a better world. For more on Stephen, his books, research, and other resources please visit stephengpost.com and for more on the Institute for Research on Pure Unlimited Love check out: unlimitedloveinstitute.orgEnjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts!Other conversations in the trilogy:Impermanence, Letting Go, and Finding Freedom | Sharon Salzberg & Sunita PuriOn Work, Friendship, and Embracing Impermanence | Parker Palmer & Jerry ColonnaOn Love, Death, and Embracing Our Humanity | Roshi Joan Halifax & Frank OstaseskiOn the Power of Wonder | Monica Parker On Ordinary Mysticism, Wonder, and Love | MIrabai StarrOn Living a Life That Brings us Truly Alive | Lee JohnsonEnjoying the show? Please rate it wherever you listen to your podcasts!Thanks for listening!Support the show