On Love and forgiveness

Love is a many layered and complicated thing, in my experience.  It is often accompanied not only by feelings of fondness and comfort, but also by painful remembrances of past hurts that (at times) still sting.   

I have chosen to love others, and others have chosen to love me (despite my many, many failings).  I have been hurt, and I have hurt others.  What I have learned is this: none of the relationships that I maintain would be possible without forgiveness and Love, and the relationships that have failed have done so because Love was forgotten and forgiveness was denied.

It seems that the monumental task of forgiving or asking for forgiveness is severely diminished in the presence of Love, and Love thrives when we are able to forgive.  Funny how it’s always so cyclical, don’t you think?

Anywho, it is this humble writer’s opinion that all hurts, pains, grievances… EVERYTHING pales in comparison to the great gift of Love.  It is my hope that each of you seek out the bright, beaconing light that is Love in all who cross your path, especially in those who have hurt you.  And beyond hope, it is my belief that when you find Love in others, you will experience true happiness, not just pleasure, but true happiness in measures so great that there will not be words to describe it.

In case you wonder what Love personified looks like, please see below.