About Love

 Love is a complex emotion that can be difficult to define. For many, love is seen as a feeling, something that comes and goes depending on circumstances. However, what if we looked at love as a verb instead? Something that requires action and effort, rather just a fleeting feeling? In today's post, I'll explore what it means to see love as a verb and the benefits it can bring. 

When we view love as a verb, it becomes an intentional act of giving, offering support, and demonstrating affection to those we care about. It becomes an understanding that love isn't something you just feel, but something you do.

This perspective on love is backed up by research. Studies show that love can help decrease blood pressure, lower stress levels, and improve mental health. But what kind of love? As it turns out, the love that has the greatest impact on our health and well-being is the love we give. The act of loving requires intentionality, effort, and engagement. And in giving love, we reap the manifold benefits of our action, which is why seeing love as a verb is so important. 

Moreover, seeing love as a verb also means that we open up our minds and hearts to all possible ways in which love can be expressed. It could be spending quality time together, cooking meals for your partner, thoughtful gestures like leaving little love notes, doing something special for someone, an unexpected hug, or simply making an effort to be present and attentive when they are speaking.

Lastly, it is important for us to remind one another that love isn't always easy to put into action, and it takes effort and persistence to maintain. The good news is that there is no scarcity of love to go around. We can put in effort with our romantic partners, family members, friends, colleagues, and pets. Love is a renewable resource, and each time we approach it as a verb, we prove that we can never truly run out of it, nor the affection that comes with it.

In conclusion, seeing love as a verb is transformative and can bring positive change to our lives and relationships. By taking intentional action, expressing affection, and showing support, we can improve our mental and physical health, as well as our connections with others. Love is something we give and receive; to experience it at its fullest, we must begin by giving it.

-me

Currently listening to Don't You Know That, by Luther Vandross