Love is
one of the most powerful forces in the universe. It is the fire that
burns inside, the essence of being. Love is the source of all our
comfort and contentment. It is a precious gift that defines our purpose
in life. If we keep in mind that we can indeed preserve its true
meaning, we can love to the fullest and be happy the rest of our lives.
Accept that other people express love differently.
How
do you express love? You say "I love you" three times a day, kiss and
embrace as often as you can, you never forget anniversaries, and you
always prepare his favorite dishes. How does he express his love? He
rarely says I love you", he seldom kisses you, he forgets your
birthday, and he doesn’t know how to cook. But he works overtime, walks
the dog, takes out the garbage, takes you to movies, and calls you
"baby". He probably loves you more than you can imagine, he just shows
it differently. If you can accept that then you will have a healthier
perspective of your relationship.
Derive happiness from giving love. When you love, do it
because you want to. There is an indescribable joy in loving. Just give
it. And cherish satisfaction in having given someone something of
yourself. It’s like giving a gift. Whether it s appreciated or not,
find joy in simply giving. Love without expecting anything in return.
This is where pain comes in… When you demand something in return for
the love you give. You are setting yourself up for disappointment
because love cannot always be reciprocal.
Love between two
people can never be of the same intensity at the same time and place.
No matter how much your partner loves you, he will never be able to
fill all your needs all the time. And you will be in the worst
situation if you believe you should love only when you are sure to
receive equal love in return. You will be waiting in misery forever.
Love now. The past is gone and the future is just a dream. All of
yesterday’s aches and pains, as well as the loves and laughter, are
mere memories. Let them go. Fantasies and worries are for a future that
may never come. Don’t dwell on them. Live now. Give love now. Do it now
and enjoy it now. That is the secret of genuine contentment. Throw away
those destructive habits. When you insist upon yourself that you always
have to be in control, that you always have to be right, that others
must always please you, you put yourself in a very tight spot.
Loving
relationships are flexible, dynamic, and evolving. Leave room for
change and interaction. Allow for new behavior and learning
experiences. When we welcome these into our lives, we open ourselves to
sharing more love and affection and less frustration and pain. Yes, you
will say that unconditional love is easier said than done. I agree.
Especially when we have always believed that love is give and take. But
try believing that love is simply giving. And you will be surprised
that a lot of it, even more, actually comes back to you.
::kudos
to the one who wrote this.. you inspire me to love and take the risk
intertwined with it. It wouls be difficult to get hurt at the end but
the fleeting moment of happiness far surmounts it. What the heck
,whatever comes tomorrow… i’ll choose to be happy today.
:: i’ll to choose to love him, whatever it takes.