In speaking of love one encounters many descriptions,explanations,cliches and analogies. None aptly describes that emotion. That is because the emotion exists on so many different levels. And love only exists according to our own individual desires and stipulations. If those desires and stipulations are not met, then love does not exist. Should the desires or stipulations change, likewise the nature of love. Love may be transient or steadfast, but it's condition relies solely upon our interpretation. We control the emotion. Only when the emotion controls us, do we become confused. Clarity in the recognition of love is the prerequisite to happiness.
We may become confused or mislead by a sensory experience. Mistaking that experience for love. And sadly, for some, that seems to be their interpretation of the emotion. The major problem with that interpretation is that it must remain unchanged. And in remaining unchanged it becomes stagnant. Stagnancy may lead to boredom and complacency.
I believe we love those who are what we wish to be, or at the very least, what we see ourselves as. That is a lasting love. We all change over time, but our core values rarely change. And it is these core values that form the basis of love. By remaining true to our values, we remain true to ourselves, and others.
It is easy to become distracted in this life. We may become obsessed with finding happiness. Do not let the distractions of the world sway you from your self. When we stray from that center, that is where real trouble can be found. We are constantly told what we should want and what will make us happy. That is what advertising is all about. Those around us will try to influence our decisions. The reality is happiness is found only within yourself. Others may please you, but can not make you happy. They can only fulfill your expectations. And so love is the complete fulfillment of those expectations. That is the standard. The challenge lies in understanding those expectations.
We may become confused or mislead by a sensory experience. Mistaking that experience for love. And sadly, for some, that seems to be their interpretation of the emotion. The major problem with that interpretation is that it must remain unchanged. And in remaining unchanged it becomes stagnant. Stagnancy may lead to boredom and complacency.
I believe we love those who are what we wish to be, or at the very least, what we see ourselves as. That is a lasting love. We all change over time, but our core values rarely change. And it is these core values that form the basis of love. By remaining true to our values, we remain true to ourselves, and others.
It is easy to become distracted in this life. We may become obsessed with finding happiness. Do not let the distractions of the world sway you from your self. When we stray from that center, that is where real trouble can be found. We are constantly told what we should want and what will make us happy. That is what advertising is all about. Those around us will try to influence our decisions. The reality is happiness is found only within yourself. Others may please you, but can not make you happy. They can only fulfill your expectations. And so love is the complete fulfillment of those expectations. That is the standard. The challenge lies in understanding those expectations.
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