For many of us, Lent is not just about religious stuff. Some even spend this season hanging out with friends and family. But most people also include some moments to reflect on life and love.
This blog is about my own sentiments on this very special thing called Love.
Let me begin with this question: Do you want to fall in love?
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not a love guru and I never will be one. But there is something I want to share with you about this thing called love. I have three tips for you!
Step 1. Find the real source of love.
Where did it come from?
It came from God.
I am not that religious, I don’t join communities or prayer meetings, but I came to know Him personally through life experiences, and by helping and serving others. Searching for love, and realizing that God has a lot to do with it, has been the most important thing that happened in my life.
Step 2. With deep faith, I learned that the next step to finding love is to love yourself.
You have to look deep within your heart, know the person looking back at you in the mirror, and accept everything about yourself.
Sometimes in our lives, we experience insecurities and self-pity, thinking we lack so much to be accepted by society. But things change if you do this Step 2 of the article. It will teach you to accept yourself, flaws and all, knowing that you are unique and that you are special just the way you are.
Loving yourself also means getting amazed at all the things you will find about yourself.
Think about the talents He bestowed on you when you were born, and the skills you acquired through the years. You will appreciate everything about you and around you—your looks, your talents, your work, your family, your friends, your special someone, and believe it or not— even your enemies.
Step 3. Love others unconditionally.
If you have experienced Steps 1 and 2 of my article, then you should now know that real love also means caring for others, unconditionally. “Others” include your family, your friends, your acquaintances, your pets, your officemates, your classmates, and so on, and most especially, your special someone.
Love comes in our lives unexpectedly, which makes it more special. It happens when you least expect it, and sometimes with the last person you will even think of!
But well, it happens, even if you hide from it or run from it. If it’s meant for you, it will find you at the right time. If you haven’t found your special someone yet, then it is because you still have to go to Steps 1 and 2 of this article. Be happy. It just means you have an exciting journey ahead of you!
For love to work, you have to go back to Step 1. He has to be in the middle of the relationship, if you want it to last. You have to pray for it to really work, and you have to work hard for it to be a success.
But if in case the relationship doesn’t work, go back to Step 1. Rest assured that He will never leave your side during your most painful moments and He will guide you to find the right person for you.
In case you decide not to love someone and stay single, then enjoy life in every possible way. As long as you’re happy with your decisions and what you do, then that’s all that matters. All will be well.
