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I was having a conversation with some people this morning and it got intense at some point. I never knew that the subject of 'Love' was that complicated for some. I mean, the conversation became a duel of ideas and opinions in no time, with emotions flowing through words as stories and experiences were exchanged. It was difficult for me not to have been soaked into the discussion or write about it. Personally, I don't like stress in my life, and I avoid anything that will make me go through stress. That's why I avoid discussing this topic. But I'm writing about it now only because of its importance.
As a word, it is difficult to define simply. As a feeling, it is almost impossible to explain with words. And as an action, some think it is too risky and/or scary to put themselves out there like that. But it is one thing that has helped many of us make sense of our existence and get through life. LOVE is beautiful, sincere, pure, and kind. It is fragile and strong all at once.It gives without expecting anything in return. It heals the broken, heals the soul. Mends relationships and homes. But most of all, love is YOU.
Until you know yourself and love yourself, it's hard to find someone who would love you the way you deserve as you don't even know how you want to be loved. I once read somewhere that 'a broken heart knows not how to love'. But I don't believe that. That broken heart has just not given itself the chance; to forgive, forget, heal, live, and love. A lot goes into being loved, first of which is having love. You can't give what you do not have, and you can not expect to receive what you are not capable of giving or handling. That's just the way the world works.
It is almost impossible to be friendly with people who are hateful towards you and/or others. It is human to behave that way. And this affects us in every area of our lives, personally, professionally, even financially. Nobody wants to be with someone who won't love them or treat them right. So also does nobody want to do business with people or establishments that won't look out for them or their interests. The knee jerk reaction is to run away from loveless situations and circumstances.
As a person, in your relationship with people, if all you are interested in is yourself, or all you have to give are deprecating remarks about others without even a pinch of love or warmness, you would fast become an outsider as no one will want to associate with you with good reason. No one, in their right mind, wants to live in bitterness.
And professionally, in business or financially, no one wants a hateful person to come in contact with their money or associate with them. If you, as a business person can not make your customers feel special or appreciated, your business is as good as dead. Bad reviews from one person can do a lot of damage. Companies are investing a lot to make service delivery comfortable for their customers and this goes a long way.
Bottom line, personally? Love yourself and others will love you in return. And if they don't, please, walk away for your own good. It is not by force, you are not Nigerian jollof rice! Professionally, love your brand, love what you do. People are always watching. They will know if you are faking it. And if you are not faking, they will come to you as they know that they are in safe hands. And in your finances, learn to be good to yourself. Invest in yourself, save some money, buy stocks(please contact professionals as I can't say that it is a good time now to buy stocks in Nigeria). And generally, live! No too much of anything. Love is an attitude. Love yourself like never before, and love others more.
Live, love, stay alive!
I love you!!
- The Lady
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16
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