By Angela M. Thomas
Love is important because without it life has no meaning or purpose. Love allows us to be more and do more than we could ever accomplish without its power. So often we spend most of our time taking care of our physical needs. We make sure our bodies are fed, cleaned, clothed, exercised, and rested. We also make sure intellectual stimulation and entertainment is a priority. Yet we sometimes overlook the most important need we all have in life…love.
Of course, as a society, love is not overlooked. Popular media constantly places great emphasis on what we need to do and how we should look to attract "love." But being loved is not as powerful an emotional need as that desire we all have to find true love and experience loving someone else. The need to love and care for others is built in us biologically. This need is what allows parents to forgo sleep at nights, food, and sanity while raising their children. This need is what allows people to put themselves at risk to save the life of others from natural disasters and human threats. This need is what makes human society work on both a small and large scale. Love makes parents put the needs and desires of their children before their own. Love means to cherish, hold dear, and treasure. We do not hurt, harm, or cause pain to those we love; rather, we seek to relieve their suffering. If someone close to you causes you physical pain and suffering, please know this is not love and this behavior is inappropriate. Don’t be afraid to speak out about this behavior, seek help from someone that you trust. Love is not about wanting to possess or control others; Love is about spending quality time with them, share with them, teach them, love them and set them free if needed to be.”For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16).
Love does not hurt.
Angela M. Thomas is a Certified Speaker and has written and published eight inspirational books and Audio CD. To book Angela, please call (305)793-1347 or Visit: http://www.AngelaMThomas.com
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