Love thy neighbor - the real story

That seems like too big a title, no? It is a real short story - more like a note.

Something I remember from going to church growing up is this command: Liebe deinen Naechsten wie dich selbst.  - Love thy neighbor like (as) yourself.

More recently I have come to realize, regardless of the original writing, it is like this: Lieb deinen Naechsten als dein SELBST. Love your neighbor as thy SELF.

Can you tell the difference? There is SELF, Being, which is you ....each and every facet of it ....and to love thy neighbor is to love that Self, your Self - sacred oneness.

It is a matter of what self you are identified with.

A side note - Why did I choose a "virtual" image here and not an image of the "real" world?  Some say it is all maya - including the REAL world.  Some are not yet aware of parallel worlds - all real in their own way :)
In any case, they are part of thy Self. There is a reality in those worlds that is worth exploring - as your SELF. Of course, there are many many worlds as facets of unity and we can't possibly explore all of them in 1 single lifetime....just suspend judgement.

In case you don't know about my work with chickens, sustainable living and raising awareness there and you are on facebook, here is the link Chicks and Weeds on facebook. Comments and dialogue are very welcome.
Raising awareness - from wherever you are at.

Love and Blessings to you always