Sunday, January 23, 2011

What is True Love?


My heart is heavy today. My mind is clouded. For me, there's nothing in life worth more than love. Love of family, of friends, of children, and then there's the other love.... the love you share the deepest most personal parts of yourself with. That love that transcends time, that fills the hollow and hurt places of your heart, and that can make you feel like your invincible. You can't buy it. You can't manipulate it. You can't fake it. And, contrary to what doubt would make us feel, we are all entitled to it. We all have rights to it.

I believe that I'm at a crossroads in my life. I have several different paths that are available to me. Each road has turns, dips, and distractions along the way that make it impossible for me to see the end. So, if I'm the author of this story, which road do I take? I can't let someone else decide for me. It's not their book. What kind of story do I want? I know the answer to that.

DEFINITION: WHAT IS LOVE???

Love is trust.
Love is honesty.
Love is security.
Love is safety.
Love is passion.
Love is obsession.
Love is laughter.
Love is compassion.
Love is service.
Love understands.
Love forgives.

I will refine myself to be exactly what it is that I want because the reward is priceless.