Love-Ability:

Becoming Lovable

by Caring for Yourself and Others

A guide to making friends and being one - for those who know and those who want to learn

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 Love-Ability Insight

A true testimony to love is a life well-lived. Many people today are unhappy but have no idea why. They are so consumed with the pursuit of pleasure, work, advancement, prestige, and financial gain that they have no time to be still and to understand their own inner goodness or that of others. Instead of viewing others as competitors,  consumers, or pawns in the game of life, we all need to see people for who they are -- gifts who come with many talents and abilities. We are all valuable.

CLASS ASSIGNMENTS IN USING LOVE-ABILITY IN THE CLASSROOM

Love-Ability makes an excellent addition to Marriage and Family, Religion, Sociology, and Philosophy Courses for high school and college students. Contact the publisher for a textbook discount.

I have been using Love-Ability in my high school class. Students like the book.

 

Here are some class assignments:

 

Questions from the material in Love-Ability
 Chapter 2
 

  1. Write 5 quoted definitions on love

  2. Describe the 4 types of love

Chapter 3
 

  1. What is said about friendship?

  2. What does it mean to love one another?

  3. Why are there no guarantees?

  4. Explain caring.

  5. Explain “loving yourself.”

  6. Why should you love others?

Chapter 4
 

  1. Where does the author get the original idea of compassion from?

  2. What are some characteristics of compassionate people?

  3. The author gives 13 tips to gain compassion. List and briefly describe each one.

Chapter 5
 

  1. What does it mean to make restitution? Give your own example.

  2. How can you fight dejection?

  3. Give an example of how you can always give your best.

  4. What are some ways to deserve the love of others?

  5. How does being honest relate to love?

  6. In admonition 12 what comparison is made to a hedgehog?

  7. State the advice given in terms of each of these:

Chapter 6
Read through the following topics and explain the key points of each as displayed by the author.
 

  • Obedience

  • Loyalty

  • Negligence

  • Obligations

  • Punctuality

Chapter 7 – Good Sportsmanship
 

  1. How do you become a good loser?

  2. How do you become a good winner?

  3. In elevating others, what do charitable people do?

  4. What do you see striking in the Jealousy and Envy section?

  5. In the Forgive and Pardon section what is a grudge and how can you tell when someone has one?

Chapter 8 – Thoughtfulness
 

  1. What does thoughtfulness do with regard to our relationships with others?

  2. What tips are offered for good listening?

  3. When should you keep and not keep a secret?

  4. What can a smile do?

  5. What examples are given to help us go beyond what is required?

Chapter 9 – Courtesy
 

  1. Make a list of all the characteristics of a courteous person described in this chapter.

Chapter 10 – Putting Others First
 

  1. Describe what is means to put others first.

  2. What are some ways to acquire humility?

  3. What’s important to remember about correcting others?

  4. Explain the main point in the section of Self-denial, avoid complaining, be accepting, and take no offense.

Chapter 11 – Respect
 

  1. This chapter explains quite a few ways to show respect toward others. See if you can list them all.

Chapter 13 – Self-Respect
 

  1. Explain the concept of self-respect.

  2. What advice is given when it comes to taking care of your spirit?

Chapter 14 – Good Stewardship
 

  1. What are the things money cannot “buy”?

  2. What is the message given about almsgiving?

  3. How should we deal with evil?

Chapter 15 – Patience
 

  1. Outline the key elements regarding patience.

Chapter 16 – Lovable You
 

  1. Re-write the 1st paragraph in this chapter.


 Aspects from Chapter 3 & 4
Chapter 3 – How to love
 

  • Love one another

  • No guarantees

  • Caring

  • Loving yourself

  • Loving others

  • Love of humanity

  • Random acts of kindness


Chapter 4 – Compassion
 

  • Look at people

  • Do little things for others

  • Visit shut-ins and the ill

  • Pray for and with others

  • Volunteer without being asked

  • Anticipate needs and fill them

  • Jump in with assistance

  • Overlook faults

  • Create something positive from the negative

  • Toleration

  • Adjustment

  • Confronting evil

  • Be sympathetic

-- Mike Morse, high school religion teacher, California, USA

 

Love-Ability: Becoming Loveable by Caring for Yourself and Others

By Madeline Pecora Nugent and Julian Stead, OSB

New City Press: Hyde Park, New York, 2007

$13.95