What is love?

How do I love?

Do I love expecting something in return?
Do I measure and bargain?

What is love?
True love is a universal energy which knows no boundaries.

So may I love a stone, a shell, a blade of grass,
a sunbeam and a snowflake
or the tiniest of flowers as much as the tallest of trees.

Love is for my fellow humans
And this is the most difficult one of all
As we come with our desires and expectations...

How is love expressed?
By giving someone our full attention
By recognizing their worthiness
By simple gestures
Giving a smile
or a helping hand when it is most needed.
By looking them in the eyes when they talk.
By being totally present when we are with someone.
By being here
Being
Here

The gift of love
Every day of the year.




17 comments

  1. Good Morning Sandra . . . thanks for dropping by my blog today.

    I haven't visited your lovely blog for a while (sorry!). Off for a browse!

    This post is adorable and your poem is superb.

    Wishing you a wonderful day.

    Hugs
    Sarn xxx

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  2. So true Sandra. Love is not to be kept for certain days of the year, it's something to celebrate all year round! Love can come in many forms and can go in many directions. Wishing you many things to love about your life this week(end).

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  3. Love these thoughts on love - everyday of the year is so true. Such pretty little crochet hearts too. Happy day. :)

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  4. Nice words and a Lovely post Sandra..... very well done again!

    Wish you a HAPPY VALENTINES DAY.

    Hugs, Joop

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  5. Morning Sandra

    What lovely words and lovely hearts.

    Happy Valentines Day to you my friend.

    x Fiona

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  6. Such pretty hearts and lovely words! Well said. Love takes conscious and diligent effort. Every day of the year, like you said!
    Kate :}

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  7. Wonderful riff on love, Sandra! Your handmade hearts are LOVEly. I like how you displayed them on the textured background. I truly believe love is universal energy that we could tap to heal the world. If only....

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  8. Beautiful words and such lovely hearts!! Happy Valentine's Day to you!

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  9. Beautiful post, Sandra.
    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  10. Hello Sandra

    Such beautiful words and stunning crochet, I love the pale colours.
    luv
    irene
    xxxx

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  11. Simply beautiful and so very true. Happy belated Valentine's Day! :)

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  12. Hi..did you make the hearts too?...so pretty any pictures of the owls yet?
    Hope you had a lovely Valentines day Hugs x

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  13. so sweet tiny hearts!
    lovely DIYs!

    xoxo, Juliana | PJ’ Happies :) | PJ’ Ecoproject

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  14. What a lovely post Sandra, I love your thoughts on love. It truly should last all year long and not just for one day. Your pink hearts are very pretty - did you make them?

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  15. Oh dear. That is so darling cute. Love your mini mini flowers.
    Annette

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