Valentine’s Day is nearly here, and many people are thinking about love. It made me think about my own definition of love.

Love is sharing hugs, smiles, words, and passion. But love is much more than that. It is the ability to love someone when they behave in an unlovable way. It’s holding on to hope for that person beyond what is rational. It is accepting others as they are, and not as you wish they would be.

It’s the smile you get on your face just thinking of your loved ones. It’s the joy you feel in your heart when you are in their presence. It’s sharing laughter as well as sadness; joy as well as pain; great news and deep secrets; and hopes and fears. It is setting aside regular times to be together.

And love is best given to others, when you love yourself.

Have a love-filled day a wonderful week-end.

Maryln