Common theme in the teachings of 12-step recovery. While mainstream beliefs regard this as a practical impossibility, the concept is valid nonetheless. The practice of this concept is essential to foster compassion in groups/individuals and is vital in helping to save lives. The expression of "unconditional love" has nothing to do with romantic ideologies. Rather, it is spiritually based on the universal concept of doing unto others. This can take many forms, but is most empathetically understood by those who know why we were chosen. We strive to unconditionally love our brothers and sisters because it was that same love that was shown to us when we needed it most.