What is love?
…don’t hurt me.
…don’t hurt me,
no more.
At least, that’s
the first thing that comes into my mind when I think of the word love. Haddaway’s
one hit wonder. Then, of course, I think of Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan in the
“Roxbury” SNL sketches. I googled “love” and found many sites. There are sites
with quotes, sites with pictures, definitions of love, how to guides…it’s
insane…this obsession with love.
I want to share a few quotes I found on love from GoodReads:
“I’m selfish,
impatient and a little insecure. I make mistakes, I am out of control and – at times
– hard to handle…but if you can’t handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell
don’t deserve me at my best.” Marilyn
Monroe
“Darkness cannot
drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only
love can do that.” Martin Luther King,
Jr.
“You know you’re
in love when you can’t fall asleep, because reality is finally better than your
dreams.” Dr. Seuss
“Only once in
your life, I truly believe, you find someone who can completely turn your world
around. You tell them things that you’ve never shared with another soul and
they absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes
for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never
achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something
wonderful happens, you can’t wait to tell them about it, knowing they will
share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are
hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt
your feelings or make you feel like you are not good enough, but rather they
build you up and show you the things about yourself that make you special and
even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a
quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about
what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things that
seem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become
invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of
your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young
again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily
life where before it was infrequent or didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two
during the day helps to get you through a long day’s work and always brings a
smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no need for continuous
conversation, but you find you’re quite content in just having them nearby.
Things that never interested you before become fascinating because you know
they are important to this person who is so special to you. You think of this
person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to
mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon.
You open your heart knowing that there’s a chance it may be broken one day and
in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed
possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow your heart to
feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing
you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the
end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope
and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.” Bob Marley
I hope to see you
July 10th…
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