The Enemy

 Why this “Love your enemy,” that crops up in spiritual paths?  One reason is that you love the enemy with no expectation of return.  Your ego drops out of this kind of love.  Many of us love to get something.  The ego does not like one sided love unless the ego is on the getting side and not the giving side.  You can develop a depth of compassion when you love without any expectation of return.  Unlike loving a selfish child who you hope will grow up to become a good person, given your parental example, you love your enemy who may remain your enemy.  Jesus hung upon the cross and said, “Father, forgive them.”  He died and they did not change.