Notes on Love (or Love is a Verb)

Generally, I write big, long-winded paragraphs about what I'm thinking...they don't always make sense, and they often drag on and on. So, this time, I want to share just some quick, simple thoughts I've been having about love lately.

Love is a verb, an action verb. We do it. 

It doesn't just happen.

We have to choose to love.

It doesn't just happen.

No relationship is easy, [Romantic, Friendship, Family]
but if you stick them out, and love actively,
most of them can be pretty wonderful.

Forgiveness goes hand-in-hand with loving. 

If someone messes up, forgive them, because 

if you don't all that negativity will linger and fester.

Misunderstandings will happen. When they do, talk things out.
Don't let things go unresolved.
Approach these conversations with an open mind and a soft heart.

Be willing to compromise. 

Be willing to not always get your way. 

Sometimes, fulfilling someone else for a moment 

is worth much more than being fulfilled yourself. 

And sometimes, fulfilling someone else 

can fulfill you at the same time.

Your heart is going to break sometimes. When it does,
don't let that result in your thinking that there's something wrong with you.
Your heart breaks when you leave it open to love.
Be cautious with it, guard it, but don't close it.

Don't judge people. 

You don't have to like everyone, 

but don't look down on someone 

just because they aren't like you, 

or don't look at the world like you do. 

You wouldn't want them to do that to you.

Be honest in a way that tells the whole truth
without ripping someone apart.
Be honest, stand your ground,
but be aware of how your words
and how your tone can make someone feel.

Don't retaliate. An eye for an eye 

will only result in more pain. More strife.

Love is
beautiful,
wonderful,
difficult,
kind.
Love is a choice.
Love is worth it.