Love is as much of an object as an obsession, everybody wants it, everybody seeks it, but few ever achieve it, those who do will cherish it, be lost in it, and among all, never . . . never forget it. — Curtis Judalet
After 39.5+ years of contemplation, research, and experience, I consider myself an authority on love. Well . . . at least what love means to me. It may have taken me all this time to figure it out, but I’m no less proud of my accomplishment.
As corny as it may sound to us today, for me love is a many-splendored thing. (Thank you Paul Francis Webster.)
As you read this, there are millions of people in love, making love, showing brotherly love, cherishing the love between a parent and a child, clinging to unconditional love, suffering from unrequited love, and loving their friends, relatives, pets, and more.
You most likely will not be surprised by nearly all those on my unconditional love list: mother, father, brother, sister-in-law, niece, nephew, pseudo-nieces and nephews, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, godchildren, best friends, friends, some ex-boyfriends, and former lovers. They made it to my inner circle, the place in my heart where they will be welcome and loved forever.
Most of us have an easy time with unconditional love. We may not understand why or how it exists, yet we accept it without question.
But, it’s the love that inspired Shakespeare, the Beatles, Jane Austen, and so many more that boggles our minds and intrigues us to no end.
Walk into a crowded room and discover you’re eyes are fixed on those of a stranger. Pass a colleague in the hall and find yourself smiling long after he’s gone. Reach for a book at the same time as a friend and notice how long you both hold on until clumsily letting go. These are all signs of something special — different and intense.
What happens next may move a spark or chemistry forward on the road to love, or it could lead to a crush, friendship, or even disappointment.
You know you’re in love when you can’t fall asleep, because reality is finally better than your dreams. — Dr. Seuss
When two people recognize a special connection and spend time exploring possibilities, love may shine — brighter than a summer’s day. It glows and grows till you know. You know how special it is. You know how much you can’t live without it. You know you’ll do whatever it takes to keep its fire burning.
You know you’re in love.
The beauty of love is that it means so many different things to us all, and we cannot thrive — or possibly live — without it in some form.
When we open our hearts to the many kinds of love, we unlock the unlimited supply of this beautiful gift and everything it has to offer.
Love doesn’t make the world go ‘round. Love is what makes the ride worthwhile. — Franklin P. Jones
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