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Should love have conditions? Well, the short answer is sometimes. Love is the most coveted emotion and the most valued. It changes us. forces us to grow when we need to and compromise even when we are not sure it is the right thing to do. Love takes a wounded heart and heals it. And when things seem at their worse, love inspires. But how do we recognize it? What, if any, are the conditions we should place on it to protect ourselves and ensure we are treated the way all living beings deserves to be treated. What is Love? Love is kind, forgiving, merciful, and unconditional. Everyone has heard those words in some context or another. Personally, I agree with this. Love is unconditional. However, it comes in a multitude of shapes and forms. It represents the value placed on that person’s life and happiness when measured against your own. All life is valuable, but all life does not feel life something soft and fragile that you want to cradle next to your heart. But love is a fire that only burns when there is someone to feed the flame. If only person is searching for ways to keep the kindling going, that person loses the motivation to keep doing so after a time. Love has no conditions. There should be no set of rules, or a long list of character traits needed before someone is qualified enough to be loved. If there is, that is not love, it is an application. Should There be Conditions? Most realists will say love definitely has conditions: respect, affection, an equal partner, to be treated as someone of value, have character, and honor. The moment a line gets crossed it is not that the love fades, it is that to love yourself, leaving is the best move. While there are no conditions on love, there are conditions for being together. The shape of love can change. The best example of unconditional love is self-love, it is not a condition but a requirement. Really, what other option is there; leave yourself? A healthy state of mind and body demands that we treat ourselves with the utmost dignity and grace. If that affection should falter, we mend it. Relationships dissolve in part because it may seem easier to leave. And sometimes, leaving is best, especially if the partner, friend, or family member is causing emotional or physical pain. Chronic stress, depression, and anxiety will eventually progress toward physical illness: heart disease, diabetes, obesity, and so on. The True Condition The question is not whether or not there are conditions. Love does not fade because we want it to, or the word heartache would have never been invented. The question is, what are the conditions for staying and fighting to hold on to that bond. There is one core condition that ties all reasons together. Is the other party causing so much pain their partner begins to break faster than they can heal? Should love have conditions? No one should have to change who they are in order to receive love. Partners, friends, and family should not feel compelled to place the conditions of being treated with respect, affection, and dignity. All relationships require maintenance, so it does not become a burden. Now, does love have limitations? That is a question for another article.

Organization is a problem on a global scale. Everyone struggles with it occasionally. It may be at home, with everyone coexisting in one place. The office can get a bit cluttered when juggling multiple projects. For many people, stress and depression reflect back through their personal space. Responsibilities and obligations can be burdensome. This article discusses a few tips on how to take control of your life. Benefits of Organization An organized space saves valuable time and helps keep you ahead of schedule. Functioning in disarray is stagnating, bringing about a loss of attention to critical matters. The less time spent looking for things and navigating through clutter, the less frustration there will be. Work proceeds more smoothly. Creativity flows easier when there is less stress over disorganization and misplaced objects. Work is more enjoyable without the constant, hectic pace that happens when nothing is where it should be. A sound schedule, an ideal work environment, and efficiency prove many times more productive. With fewer distractions, there is more time for things of value.  Setting goals and objectives requires a coordinated assembly of actions that make up a system. Chores should come together cohesively, functioning in a smooth flow. It is convenient and prudent that the office or workspace be like a well-oiled engine. Taking charge of our lives with organization helps us feel better mentally. Clarity of mind works better when striving toward a specific aim. Not being able to find anything is aggravating. Work and progress come to a standstill. It could even create disharmony when working in a shared space. The less chaos there is, the less energy spent. There is an old proverb that states that efficiency is preferable to hard effort when working. Depending on the level of disorganization, it is common for work to become twice as strenuous. The body will become weary much faster when the pace is frantic and time-consuming. That tends to wear on emotions and diminish the enjoyment of living. Where to Start Be specific about short-term, long-term, and end goals. Knowing what you want motivates you to keep going. Making a notation that tracks progress helps to know that the distance between the end goal and the starting point is decreasing. A tidy space free of clutter clears the mind and sets the pace at which work can proceed. Compartmentalize anything that does not add value to the set goal. Value can be anything that aids in reaching the final outcome or inspires an ambitious frame of mind. The larger the space, the more likely it is that further steps are required. Labeling files either by alphabet, number, or topic. Putting everything in a designated area makes it simpler to return to it when needed. Dividing the space between activities or responsibilities helps establish a system. Organize your space so there is a flow. It will be easier to remember this way. In the kitchen at home, for example, dishes and utensils are often placed together because they are used simultaneously. When the table is set, the pace is more orderly and quicker. Donate what can be given. Store what will no longer be needed for an extended period of time. Throw away what is no longer needed. Building Self-discipline A different schedule for each day is a valuable tool for staying organized and tracking progress. When a routine is decided on and logged at the onset of the day, there is less room for indecision or hesitation. Form a schedule that is achievable. Ensure it will not lead to disappointment at the day’s end. Ensure that the work area or home is cleaned daily. Once organized, ensure everything necessary is done to maintain the improved environment. While this is customarily done on a daily basis, it changes from place to place. Decide what is needed and commit to a clutter-free work or living area.  Should the workload increase and the pace become more demanding, the system of doing things may no longer be effective. Analyze the changes that have occurred and the usual routine for managing things. Discover why the system no longer works and adjust to current circumstances. No system or routine is without flaws. Life is unpredictable, and there may be setbacks along the way. It is alright to seek assistance from coworkers, friends, or family. After all, to turn a house into a home, everyone must participate. The same goes for the workplace. Delegate as needed. Organization is a skill. Like all skills, it takes time, adjustments, and patience. With change, there has to be drive and motivation to build new habits that support a different way of life. Daily repetition helps to form habits. Enjoy the benefits and advantages of working more peacefully in an organized space.