Everyone wants to be loved; it’s a form of acceptance, even if they claim they don’t. See, Love is the one thing we all can’t live without. I think that’s why it makes us so vulnerable because it's a need. It's kinda scary to need something that can't be guaranteed. Love requires a dependence. Or does it? Society has created a false illusion of what love really is. Love places no demands except asking that your lover be happy and satisfied in love. Yet that seems like to much. We hold so much back in the name of love. We create outlandish expectations and restrictions which prevent us from obtaining the love we want.
Some people take a life time to master the art of loving and accepting love; wandering in love in fear. We keep it safe. We find ways to meet that need, without having to drop our guard or let someone in. I guess it’s less likely they could ever hurt you. Also less likely they could ever love you too. People are not perfect, but if love is anything it’s forgiving. Sometimes we will all fall short in love, there is no one safe from being disappointed by a loved one, and this includes friends, family, and companions. While we are not perfect, however we are made perfect in love.
I’m not quite sure which is more rewarding giving love or receiving love. Both are strong and courageous acts of humanity. Love is humbling freedom. A euphoric high in itself, it will have you floating because it is the most precious thing on earth, almost heavenly. Yet so many people find the L word scary. People are afraid of something they may not be able to maintain or keep. That’s where they make their mistake. Love isn't about ownership, it’s free flowing. Love is omnipresent, boundless, and endless. Love has no reservations, fears, or doubts. Love is trusting, patient, kind. Love is acceptance. Meaning the only thing you have to do is be you and I will love you. You can make a mistake and I will still love you.
Real love isn’t fragile; you cannot drop and break it. It’s unconditional, forgiving, and solid. We make love seem so hard. Yet I think the only true obstacle is moving out of loves way so that it can happen. You must be open to receive, and give without skepticism. We are so reluctant in love we complicate it. We must recondition ourselves to remove the red tape that undermines love.
Loving makes you grow, it teaches, it appreciates. Love is magical when it’s acknowledged whether it is between a man and woman, parent and child or friends. It’s all the same when you look at it. So what are you afraid of? Get out and love!
Amen.
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