The Feeling of Love

 LOVE IS DEFINED AS AN INTENSE  F E E L I N G   OF DEEP AFFECTION

Have you noticed how carelessly the word "love" is used??

EG:  I just love your sweater !   (Even though it is scratchy?)
I just love Brad Pitt !  (Well, let's see. Have you ever met him?)
I love Ya !  (What exactly is a Ya? )

LOVE is a personal bond.  If you overuse the word, it will have little value when you need it the most.   
In the month of February, love is rampant with Valentine's Day.  This is synonymous with red and pink hearts, candy, flowers, and multitudes of gifts. The red rose holds the number one spot! Of course it does, as it was the favorite flower of the roman goddess of love, Venus.  It endures on this day !

First and foremost we always recommend following your doctor's orders, re treats for your own personal
health.  But if it is a go, then lucky YOU !  On this day we are encouraged to raise a glass of wine.  Make it red as red wine is full of important antioxidants to protect the lining of blood vessels in your heart and ALWAYS drink in moderation. Treat yourelf to some dark chocolate as it tends to lower blood pressure.  

On Valentine's day........* We wear red to symbolize our beating heart full of love.
                                      * The card shops are overflowing with beautiful cards sending
                                           verses of love to the ones you hold dear.
                                       * Florists are working overtime delivering bouquets full of fragrant beauty.
                                       * Millions of heart shaped boxes filled with delicious chocolate candy are sold. 
                                        *There are even cards for your pets and special treats for them.

Most important.......LOVE YOURSELF.  A great ​feeling.  It is your most important relationship !

                                                                                      Happy Valentine's Day to all my readers
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                                                                                      CAROL-ROSE MARSHALL 

​Painting: Hearts by Peter Max

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