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Subject:  Re: ' i love you' |
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] Date Posted: 15/01/07 15:44 In reply to: sweetsong 's message, "' i love you'" on 15/01/07 14:10 I think the real question here is : why would somebody have such an issue with others spreading words and expressions of love? Love IS something one can feel for somebody one has never met - because love is something given, and can be given to those we choose at any time. If I tell a person I love them, it means that I am 'giving' them love, that I am reacting in a positive and loving manner towards them, for whatever reason. It can be that I have some sense of an aspect of their personality through words and sentiments expressed here, or it could be that I am generous enough to offer love to all unless an individual proves themselves unworthy of such a gift. Love IS sacred, and as such, should be spread far and wide, that all should taste a little of this divine sentiment. It should not be hoarded and analysed, kept only for the select few. Love is for giving freely, and in the giving we find ourselves drawn closer to the Divine. To give love without expecting anything in return, to give love unconditionally because WE choose to do so, is one of the most beautiful things there is. No offence Sweetsong, but your words ("i don't like people saying they love me when i know they don't") seem to be not only a barrier to receiving love, but an insult to those who would offer love freely only to find their gift discarded. Of course, this is only my humble opinion, but I feel that you may have an issue with accepting love from others. If I am wrong, then please accept my heartfelt apologies, but if I am right, then just know that the Garden is a wonderful place to talk freely should you feel the need. The people here are, for the most part, truly wonderful, and there really is a whole lot of love flying around. With love. [ Next Thread | Previous Thread | Next Message | Previous Message ] |
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Author: sweetsong [ Edit | View ] |
Date Posted: 15/01/07 16:19 i think love is a behavior and it matters less what someone feels more than what they do. you can say you love someone but would you care for them if they were ill, would you sacrifice for them or translate that feeling into action? if not love is just words, ideals. i think people can act lovingly which we all should but to love someone is to accept them fully. when one has experienced someone saying i love you and then acting in the oppposite way you realise that love is something that can be felt to please you but also not given properly. love can be used to hide and to defend horrible actions. i don't have trouble accepting love when i know it is based on the fact i am really loved. if someone does not know me they cannot love me. do you really love me the same way you love your friends you meet in the pub at night. if you do then i feel you are doing your friends a diservice? if smoeone creates a nice feeling in you, you love the feeling but do you love them if they didn't create that feeling? true love would. thanks for replying and speaking out and risking things by saying what you said. i don't have a problem with love i have a problem with idealism. hope i expressed myself ok have taken ages writing this out so it makes sense. [ Post a Reply to This Message ] |