Art of Love

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Some people believe that love is a spontaneous emotion that springs forth from each of us to unfailingly soothe and heal. While love does have that potential, it is a delicate art that requires constant nurturing, understanding, and dedication to truly blossom.

For love is not limited to its romantic sense. The art of love, if perfected, enables us to love all of life. Romantic love can only thrive if it's supported by this kind of all-embracing, all-encompassing love. For example, love and respect for oneself, love for preservation rather than destruction and waste, love for nature and creation, love for fellow human beings, and a deeper appreciation of the people who love us.

We human beings have the tendency to hold on. We want to hold on to our youth, we want to hold on to our possessions, and we want to hold on to the people we love. But love between two people has a life of its own, a freedom that no one can chain down. We must allow this love to arise and descend freely. When people come into our lives, we should accept and cherish them while they're with us. When it's time for them to go, let them go. Do not turn the departure into an experience of rejection, loss, or abandonment. The person's leaving has got nothing to do with you. Practise doing this with yourself as well. Do not let your love be unnecessarily shackled. When we allow love to ebb and flow naturally, we love more freely and truly.