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- Erika Oglesby
- May 23, 2012
- 1:30 pm
- 11 comments
I used to think of love as something that was measurable, something that should be rationed out instead of given freely. I grew up believing wholeheartedly in the Golden Rule, but I didn’t think much about going beyond simple kindness and respect. Compassion was a word that was uncomfortable to me because selling all of my possessions and living in the jungle just did not seem appealing to me.
But as I grow in loving myself and find confidence through friendship, I am learning that love is not a limited resource. It knows no bounds and cannot be whittled down to one narrow definition or interpretation. Love can be shown in the “smallest” of gestures, like a smile or holding the door for someone walking behind you. It feels so good to give it and receive it and funnily enough, the more you give, the more you get.
Love, more than anything, is an attitude and and a decision, quite like happiness. Because of it’s expansive nature, we have the ability to bring a spirit of love to everything we do and it doesn’t have to be reserved just for our family members, spouses, or friends.
How will you show love today?
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Read more: Spirit, Self-Help, compassion, love, self-confidence, Self-Help, Self-Love
Erika Oglesby
Erika Oglesby is a freelance writer and wandering nomad currently located in Grand Rapids, MI. She is dedicated to helping people better their lives through self-knowledge and alternative therapies -- especially women of color and women diagnosed with autoimmune diseases. Visit her website at http://www.erikaoglesby.com.
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Namaste.
no Guns N Roses..OMG they ruined the song, the video is nice but the music is horrible
Great reminder, thank you!!
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11 comments
+ add your ownYou need to love for be happy,basically from your family
Love doesn't exist.
stupid
Talking about love, how to show and share is always inspiring!
Inspiring article. I do agree that love is a matter of attitude.
Thanks.
Thanks for the article.
thanks
Can you have unconditional love for all?
Do you mean having sex with just anyone?
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