For a small word, Love has tremendous meaning. And, for a word with so many different degrees, it is difficult to give it a specific definitely. The most common use of the word Love is when we are speaking about our deep affection for our families, children, spouses, close relationships and pets. Sometimes we use the word to describe when we really enjoy something we are doing like, "I love rock climbing" or "I love my job as a motivational speaker." We may also use it to describe a deep emotional connection with another person when we say we are "in love".

Think about all of the wonderful memories and feelings that you have connected with the word Love. The deep bond of comfort and admiration you have for your parents, the protectiveness you feel for your child or the flutter in your heart that you experience when you are in the presence of your soul mate. The feeling of Love can be triggered by a look, a kiss, or a touch and can be felt as calming warmth or exciting electricity. However, wherever, or whenever you experience Love, it is a gift to be shared with the world.

We all have Love within us that we share with others, however we often forget about loving ourselves. There is a very fine line of distinction that can become grey to a child learning how to practice self-love. In addition, because it is difficult to explain the subtle nuances that differentiate between arrogance and vanity, and self-love and self-respect, it is often lost is a battle of mixed emotions as we grow up. It is often too easy to fall into patterns that put ourselves last or neglect some of our own needs and desires in order to assist others in achieving their dreams. However, in order to truly experience love and receive it from anyone else, it is critical to love yourself. Give yourself some personal time to discover your likes and dislikes, and to pursue your passion. Maybe you want to take an hour a day for yourself to read a book or write a screenplay, or even to meditate. You are worth it! Take the time to enjoy life; love life. This will open the door to wonderful experiences.

This small word can be quite illusive. Some people spend their entire lives searching for it, others think they have found it, and others still say that had it and lost it. However, Love is something within us. Until we love ourselves, we are incapable of truly being in love with someone else. What a great revelation this is! This new perspective allows us to open ourselves to receive love from many different sources. Talking about love and not talking about love quotes and love poems? means that we are missing something.