They say it's a river, that circles the earth A beam of light shining to the edge of the universe It conquers all, it changes everything
They say it's a blessing, they say it's a gift They say it's a miracle And I believe that it is It conquers all, but its a mystery
Love breaks your heart Love takes no less than everything Love makes it seem hard And it fades away so easily....
The tunes of this 90's hit resonates in my head as V-Day is just around the corner. Valentine's day has saturated into such a commercialized occasion in recent years- a romantic dinner, a bouquet of roses, or a box of heart shaped chocolates. Some call it the 'day of love' but what exactly does that mean? Perhaps we need to look beyond the skin deep, commercial aspects of this four lettered word.
"Love" means many things to many people. The first type of love that is often overlooked by young people is one that is unconditional, unchanged, and pure. No matter how many people break your heart in the course of this lifetime, they will always be there, to support you, love you, and listen. They are the people that brought you into this world and will always be grateful for your presence- they refer to something called 'family.'
The second "love" is something that is to be treasured, cherished, and nurtured. They are people called 'friends.' They come and go in the course of a lifetime. They can be easy to find but hard to keep. Friends can come in many forms, ones that are only there on 'fun' occasions,while you are completely 'wasted' and others that stand by you in times of need, when you are broke, and are willing to confront you, give you constructive criticism in your face rather than bash you in the back. As the saying goes, "a friend in need is a friend indeed." Count your blessings if you are fortunate to have at least 1-2 of these 'friends indeed.' They should be considered more precious than a ton of gold or any amount of cash you may accumulate in your savings account your entire life.
The last kind of love worth mentioning is of course most closely associated with V-day: everyone's all time favorite. They can be called life partners, spouses, soulmates, or whatever.. Whether you are falling in love, out of love, or are looking for love to fall into, they are or will be a significant part of your life. Inevitably, you will probably invest more of your time and waste more tears for these than any other kind of love. If you are someone like me who happens to believe in the wacky concept of fate, destiny, or those fairy tale ideologies, then have faith that there is such a thing as 'the one.' Maybe he or she never noticed you, maybe you wonder why you still haven't found him/her or maybe why he/she isn't the prince charming/cinderella you've been dreaming about all of your life. When we love someone, it is only human nature to expect them to love us back. But in reality, 'happily ever afters' might not be so simple. Though it maybe wise to love with all your heart, it maybe wiser to act with your mind. Perhaps this type of love requires more give than take, less of 'me' but more of 'us'. So be grateful whether you have found your 'one' or simply cherish 'one' in your heart.
However you spend your V-day- a dinner with your significant other, chatting with your best friend, or simply dining alone in front of a TV, it is a day to love and cherish those you love, which ever form of 'love' that may be. But at the end, it is just another day, a work day for most of us too! The day of love should be celebrated everyday- today, tomorrow, and always.
Happy Valentines Day
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Happy Valentines Day!!