So as I've been walking down the path of my life I've begun to contemplate the question, What is Love? I have obviously fallen short on many levels or I wouldn't be where I am today. But that is life, an on going process of learning! I think I have gotten it right on many levels too. And I think the most beautiful part of my latest journey is being forced to stare it right in the face. I am so completely not perfect and I am so completely okay with that. I think I am doing the best I can in the moment. Some moments I am so much stronger and kinder and more loving and other moments I fall way short. This is where I have to be kind to myself so I don't slow my progress.
So Wikipedia says this of love:
Love is an emotion of a strong affection and personal attachment.[1] Love is also said to be a virtue representing all of human kindness, compassion, and affection —"the unselfish loyal and benevolent concern for the good of another".[2] Love may describe compassionate and affectionate actions towards other humans, one's self or animals.
I also just heard it put like this,
Love is a verb. It's not a feeling you get from another PERSON; it's an experience you receive as a result of DEEDS YOU DO for another person. -Mort Fertel
Wow, you know I already knew this but for whatever reason it hit me hard seeing it written down. I had a friend who passed away when I was in college. He was one of those old souls, who seemed to really have a clue about life. On the back of the program for his funeral was a quote by him that said, The keys to life are service and love.
Perhaps service and love are the same thing?
So now the question is how to put LOVE into action?
How to fall off the selfish band wagon and serve those I love?
Will someone please just push me off that wagon? ;)
