Love, can mean so many things.
When we speak about L-O-V-E, layman will always think nothing but just lover's love, which is a real no-no. Love can be anything -- Love to your family, to your children, to your lover, to your friends, to your co-workers, even to your pets. So many variations. Don't you just love being in love?
A friend of mine recently mentioned about investing in love, love to a great friendship, which I think it's great! But investing is a word means nothing more than time & money. Expectation, he said, what crosses the finish line does matter. It made me wonder, what about the process of being in one? Of course, it is equally important.
What if the relationship turns out to be rotten, sour? Lesson learnt and move on. If it leaves a sweet memory, cherish it. I think that's what love is about: give and cherish.
It reminds me of an idealist friend of mine, who think love should be unconditional. Well, for perfectionist or author, yes. But, for a true flesh and blood living in this modern society, I can say that that is not possible. Every bonding you have with another person spells reciprocity - give and take.
Give some examples:
Son: feed me and put me to school
Father: be good and contribute to society
Lover: treat me well, I will do so too
Friends: extend your smile during sunny days, extend your help during rainy days
Co-workers: reward me for the work I have carried out diligently
Dog: feed me, walk me and I will take good care of your house
Everywhere you go is the same. Love can be unconditional, but how many are there now?
With these conditions, that's why opportunists created "commercialised" love, where you can see malls stock up piles of chocolates during Valentine's; carnations during mother's day and so forth. It just made me feel repulsed for what love has turned out to be. Love has eventually turned into opportunity for business-minded persons, which spells $$$$ to everyone, buyers and sellers likewise.
Love, what is it all about? You go find out youself, afterall, it's a good thing. Love, leads to sweetness, joy, laughter, push up one's adrelanin level.
Love is everywhere! If everyone has love, don't you think the world would be a better place?