“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.” -I Corinthians 13:4.
Love, love, love. For me, love is what we all need. There should be the four key aspects of love. First of all is kindness. By being sensitive to other peoples' problems and needs, we make life better for everyone involved. What you may feel are seemingly insignificant acts of respect or kindness may mean a great deal to someone else. I remember the time when I helped an old man ride a bus. At first look, he does look pitiful. That’s why that’s just how I want to help him. With just simple ways, I know that this will mean a lot to him, and will mean a lot to me. After helping him, I felt just feel so happy.
Next is compassion. People who are hurting need compassion and help to make it through life. They tend to look to those closest to them or who have authority over them for support and encouragement. Show others that you genuinely understand and respect their needs and concerns by listening well and making a concerted effort to see issues from their point of view. Also, be genuinely transparent to others. Share what’s on your mind and let people see your genuineness by telling them your story including the high and low points. You should also encourage them to talk about their interests, dreams and hopes for the future. Be sensitive and allow people to vent their frustrations. Look for ways to help ease their pain and overcome hurts. Then, always treat people fairly and with respect and dignity. Your behavior sets the expectation others will have of you, so follow through on any good intentions. Most of all, being compassionate can make you feel better.
Another is joy. We can say that love is true when there is happiness. Happiness is just the thing why people become more stable or stronger. This bond makes you communicate well making love more complex. There will be no love if a couple or a group has many misunderstandings or even no happiness within themselves.
Lastly, love is true when there is freedom. It can be defined as the capacity to determine your own choices. Lovers should give oneself or the other the freedom they need to fulfill their lives.
As implied by the Corinthians, love is everything. Love is true indeed, when everything works, so magical and mysterious, a factor which we all need, a true love that will bind us all to God’s hands.
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