All about love

Have you ever picked up a book, or looked online at quotes, under the heading of LOVE? Most often, you find little wisdoms that look good on paper, might have a little tongue in cheek humor about them, but are they really about love??? I'm currently reading Robert Fulghum's book called "True Love" and its full of amazing stories of love. They're not your typical 'fairy tale' love stories, nor are they graphic sexual epilogues. Instead, you have to read between the lines to get the meaning of the "tingly" parts. Many times, the greatest loves of our lives aren't the ones we marry, or our high school sweethearts. It could be the friend who's known you forever; or a person you see everyday-- because its where you buy your Starbucks.

In the book is a short list of some really great quotes about love:

The opposite of love is not hate;
its indifference.

The game of love is never called
on account of darkness or rain.

Most of us need love the most
when we're the most unloveable.

If you concentrate on giving love,
your task will seem small
but the results large;
if you concentrate on getting love,
your task will seem large
and the results small.

Some say God is love;
some say love is God;
I say love is holy.

One of the most amazing loves of my life was extremely brief; and yet it still goes on. We met in a chat room, and there was instant "chemistry"; we became friends. Chats turned to phone calls, and one day out of the blue, he called and said "I want to take you to dinner." He was going to be in town, so I arranged to meet him in Zville. Normally, I'm a shy person; when we met, it was hugs at first sight, then a little bit of awkward chit chat. But dinner was super; it was so much fun to finally meet and talk face to face; it was as if we had known each other forever. And even though we're further apart, geographically speaking, and the time we spend chatting is less (we both have busy lives), when we take the time, its as if time stood still and we pick up right where we left off. This wonderful man accepted me as I am, treated me like a queen, and showed me what true love is about; he will never be forgotten. And I never miss an opportunity to tell him I love him.

True love may not be the stuff in fairy tales, but it can be just as wonderful if you open yourself, and your heart. Nobody knows or will ever know everything they need to know about love. Its elusiveness is part of what makes love seductive. One can only obey the great law of the heart that says "As long as you live, love one another and take the consequences."

HUGS and LOVE to everyone!

When things come together

The past week has been a whirlwind! One week ago, I looked at a house-- in a good neighborhood, great location-- on a whim. Things looked pretty good, and I decided to make an offer, see how it flies. And fly it did! Tuesday, my offer was accepted; I signed the first in a long wave of forms to be filed, and my home inspection is scheduled for Friday. If you had asked me 10 days ago how close I was to buying my very first home, I would have told you that I'm not anywhere near it! It's amazing how when the time is right, it all falls into place so simply.

I know that there are some folks out there who wonder if things will ever be right and fall into place; I have been one of those kind of individuals from time to time. But persistence is the key. There were times I was ready to give up. But some wise words came to me: "Something enticingly wonderful. It deserves endless persistence, and things will be going well. Grace in an empty garden. Starting with only little. Things will eventually turn out well, though."

I didn't give up; and it has paid off. Prof, you are right, this has been an incredible personal journey of mine. It began in June 2004 with a move; but I really feel the journey truly started on Feb 14, 2005, when I started a new position in a brand new store. That became the point in my life where I was able to let go of what was, and embrace what is. Every step I've taken, every person who's touched my life -- so many of you that I actually had the pleasure of meeting in person even! -- you're all a part of this! Prof, with all your wisdoms and your pestering, thank you! John, for loving me even on my worst days, thank you! To all the others I am proud to call 'friend', thank you too! Sometimes, its the little things that are said, the emails that are sent, that give a person just what they need.

And if you're doubting what you can or can't do... just do it! Yes, I know, that's Nike's line, but it applies to each of us. Don't give up your dreams, ever! MrBig, your picket worked wonders ... and I shall plant it in my new home in just the right spot. :)

HUGS and luvins to everyone!