Isn’t life just the greatest love story?
When I think of the wonder of life, it isn’t hard for me to believe in the miracle that has its origin in the love story of the ages.
Conception in itself is a miracle of love if you believe that there is a plan and purpose for everyone who is conceived or born into this world.
From that moment on, the fabric of a person’s life is woven in and through relationships that mold us into the people we become. Even for those who have endured some harsh realities, some being abandonment, abuse or otherwise, I am sure there still has always been someone there that has shown genuine love in some capacity at one time or another.
Love has many unique forms and has many complexities: In the Greek translation there is: Eros — romantic love, Storge — family love, Philia — affectionate love; Pragma — enduring love (when the honeymoon is over); Philautia — self-love/self-compassion; Ludas — playful love (flirting, butterflies in stomach kind of feeling); and Agape — unconditional love.
Most people in this world have experienced a number of these forms, if not all, but I can guarantee that they are abundant in each of our lives every day, whether we acknowledge it or not. And the greatest thing is, love can be given away even if not reciprocated.
Our hearts are made to love.
I have so many loves, I don’t even have enough fingers and toes to count them all. I love my partner and family; I love my friends and fond acquaintances, the community at large, and I even love those I don’t care to get to know personally because I am able to put aside my judgments and accept them for who they are…even at a distance.
I think of the beautiful words to the song:
Love Is a Many Splendored Thing (1955)
“Love is a many splendored thing
It's the April rose that only grows in the early Spring
Love is nature's way of giving a reason to be living
The golden crown that makes a man a king
Once on a high and windy hill, In the morning mist
Two lovers kissed and the world stood still
Then your fingers touched my silent heart and taught it how to sing
Yes, true love's a many splendored thing”
And let me assure you, true love is there even if you haven’t found it yet. Just hold fast and believe…but until then, there’s a lot of love around to give…
Happy Valentine’s Day! Live to love, even if it’s just a love to live!
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