With Valentine's Day just around the corner, I've been doing a great deal of thinking lately about love. Humans seem to have a particularly difficult time with this emotion. You're careful who you love; it's reserved for those who look like you. But what about all those other people? Aren't they deserving of love, too? You never want to be the first one to say the words, "I love you" so often times, it goes unsaid.
Humans love cute animals, but not the ones who aren't cuddly and furry. What gives with that!? Snakes can be lovable. Frogs can be lovable. And what about the poor blobfish? He may well have been voted the ugliest creature on earth, but he still deserves to be loved and respected.
Love isn't an emotion that meant to be horded. Quite the opposite. The more love you give, the more love you receive. It's kinda cool that way. Couldn't we all use a little more love?
The thing that "bugs" me the most is how humans are lazy when it comes to romantic love. Very few people will look beyond the confines of their own neighborhood, or town, when it comes to finding their perfect mate. I call that settling. Perhaps your true love isn't on the lily pad next door...or even in the same swamp. What then? Yes, you can love thy neighbor, but that doesn't mean you should run off and marry them just because they're handy! There's something magical that happens when you find "the one" romantic partner that you were meant to be with. Do you still get that same same giddy feeling when you "fall in love" with someone who's best quality is that they happen to be convenient? Maybe, but I'm not going to risk it; I don't think I want to find out that badly.
If you're out here looking to find love, don't be afraid to go out of your comfort zone. Anything worth having is worth working for. Especially love. And if you've already found your special someone, don't be afraid to tell them so. Ribbit it loudly...and often. Love is meant to be shared but, and like with most things, someone has to take the first hop. Don't wait around hoping that love will find you. It takes persistence; certainly it takes fortitude. Love doesn't come easy. But I know you're up for the challenge.
There's nothing on earth that's more important than love. We all know that, in theory, it makes the world go 'round. But honestly, I think it actually does. Don't be afraid to love others who are different; be they critter or human. Many of my close friends aren't even amphibians. Yet I love them dearly. Love isn't always simple. But it is kind. Be lovable and you will be loved. Now go find a blobfish to love...
Humans love cute animals, but not the ones who aren't cuddly and furry. What gives with that!? Snakes can be lovable. Frogs can be lovable. And what about the poor blobfish? He may well have been voted the ugliest creature on earth, but he still deserves to be loved and respected.
Love isn't an emotion that meant to be horded. Quite the opposite. The more love you give, the more love you receive. It's kinda cool that way. Couldn't we all use a little more love?
The thing that "bugs" me the most is how humans are lazy when it comes to romantic love. Very few people will look beyond the confines of their own neighborhood, or town, when it comes to finding their perfect mate. I call that settling. Perhaps your true love isn't on the lily pad next door...or even in the same swamp. What then? Yes, you can love thy neighbor, but that doesn't mean you should run off and marry them just because they're handy! There's something magical that happens when you find "the one" romantic partner that you were meant to be with. Do you still get that same same giddy feeling when you "fall in love" with someone who's best quality is that they happen to be convenient? Maybe, but I'm not going to risk it; I don't think I want to find out that badly.
If you're out here looking to find love, don't be afraid to go out of your comfort zone. Anything worth having is worth working for. Especially love. And if you've already found your special someone, don't be afraid to tell them so. Ribbit it loudly...and often. Love is meant to be shared but, and like with most things, someone has to take the first hop. Don't wait around hoping that love will find you. It takes persistence; certainly it takes fortitude. Love doesn't come easy. But I know you're up for the challenge.
There's nothing on earth that's more important than love. We all know that, in theory, it makes the world go 'round. But honestly, I think it actually does. Don't be afraid to love others who are different; be they critter or human. Many of my close friends aren't even amphibians. Yet I love them dearly. Love isn't always simple. But it is kind. Be lovable and you will be loved. Now go find a blobfish to love...
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