This was a talk delivered just before officiating the marriage of a close student of mine.

The reflections deal with unconditional love. In the purest sense, unconditional love is about caring about the happiness of another person without any concern for how it benefits you. Research tells us that the parts of the brain that light up during unconditional love are similar to those involved in romantic love and maternal love, and are linked to the brain's reward system. This suggests that unconditional love may be rewarding without receiving anything in return.

So how important is this vital ingredient? Listen in to find out!