Saturday, February 26, 2011

A different kind of letter

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If you could write a letter to Love, what would it say?  That's a powerful concept, yes?  For some reason, the past week has introduced a lot of conversation about relationships.  I've talked with friends and family members about various aspects of their current and past relationships.  We've explored and discussed in great detail what went right, what went wrong, where pitfalls lie, how to avoid same.  We've discussed fairytale wishes and the harsh reality that daily Life inflicts on every relationship we're involved in.

Loving and being loved are both simple acts, when you boil them down to their core elements.  STAYING in love is the true challenge, as most of us who have been in any relationship longer than a calendar year can attest to. 

We all want love.  And we all deserve love...both giving and receiving.  I've talked in past blog articles about the manner that we each express love (Allow Love, Healing Morning 10/22/2009 and How Do You Love? Healing Morning 10/23/2009).  We each have a unique fingerprint for the way that we express our deepest emotions.  Some of us are more quiet in our approach, and others are exhuberant and flamboyant. Many fall somewhere in between those two extremes.  The beauty of love is that there is no right or wrong manner of expression, as long as the people around us are aware of our true feelings and devotion.

Most people who follow my blog, or who are connected with me via various social media services know that I am an avid fan of the 13th century Persian philosopher, Rumi.  One of my absolute favorite quotes of this amazing man is as follows:

The minute I heard my first love story,
I started looking for you, not knowing
how blind that was.
Lovers don't finally meet somewhere,
they're in each other all along.
Another favorite Rumi quote:

Because of love

I have become
the giver of light.
This man's thoughts always transport me and lift me up to a higher level of appreciation.  It never fails to rivet my imagination that Rumi lived so many centuries ago, yet much of his thoughts apply to this modern age.  We all know that love is eternal.  For those who believe in an existence beyond this physical plane, the concept of love gains a completely different meaning and dimension.  Loss and sadness become bearable because of this, as the belief of reunion at some point is embraced. 

Nothing I say here is unique, or new.  Philosophers and great minds, artists, poets and musicians have plumbed the depths of Love, finding endless forms of expression.  Personally, I have a continual inner dialogue with Love.  Some would call it God/Universe...that Divine Higher Power.  Some would call these conversations prayer.  For me, the conversation is ongoing and multi-layered.  I don't believe that a single letter to Love would suffice, if I were to sit down and focus on a simple communication.  That's why I tend to engage in mindful interaction on a daily basis with God/Universe.  I see the answers everywhere around me.  In nature, in the faces and smiles of those I love, in random unexpected moments of laughter, in hardship and in those exquisitely peaceful moments of quiet. 

In the most trying and challenging of times, Love has never left my life path.  I feel it as a sure, steady thread of energy.  If I could describe my mental images, I would paint a tapestry of delicate, yet sturdy woven fabric...invisible to our human eyes, but palpable.  Love is felt with all our senses, after all.  Through touch, through sight, through sounds and fragrances that build hallmark memories.  It wraps around us like an energetic blanket, so I guess that's why I envision an ethereal fabric that is incapable of being truly destroyed.  In my mind's eye, the fabric of Love is an enduring, one-size-fits-all piece of cloth. 

As far as the original question that I posed, I think of that often. What would my letter to Love say?  I have written a few of those over the years and most likely will write more.  It's what I do, after all....writing and questioning and musing on those indefinable concepts.  I have always thought that the conversation, if I could have it face to face with Love, would begin with a smile and a warm, welcoming, heartfelt embrace.  And soon thereafter, I would engage in a conversation spanning all of known time.  Can you imagine the stories that Love could tell us?  The beauty is almost beyond comprehension, showering down upon countless individuals throughout history, as the human spirit bursts with the need and desire to express love. 

Ancient wisdom teaches us that that which we identify as God, or the Divine, sought to create a world where this energy of Love could be physically expressed....and our beautiful planet was the result.  So, perhaps one of my letters to Love would begin with a simple Thank You, and a nod of appreciation for sticking with us here on Earth, giving us endless opportunities to give Love a voice, hands to touch, arms to embrace and hearts to overflow.

30 comments:

  1. Wow.

    I have nothing to add to this beautiful post. I'm just going to sit back and consider it, savor it, and run it over in my mind again and again.

    Thanks for the lovely Saturday morning (for me, anyway) pick-me up!!!

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  2. "In the most trying and challenging of times, Love has never left my life path. I feel it as a sure, steady thread of energy."
    Nice words Dawn and so true.

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  3. Love your writing. Saw you on network blogs but haven't had the time to have a look until now. Can't wait to read more

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  4. Oh my goodness, Dave, you have me all choked up and flustered! Funny that you called this one a Saturday morning pick-me-up, because that's kind of the mindset I had when I wrote it earlier this morning. As always, thanks for taking time to visit & leave a comment that made me smile. :)

    Jim, thank you for your comment also. It was my way of greeting a beautiful weekend and focusing on the blessing side of things today. Namaste', my friend. :)

    Debz, thank you for taking time to pop over here from Networked Blogs and check out Healing Morning! I'll return the favor and visit your blog after I post this comment. I'm glad you're enjoying what you've found here & I hope you do come again. :)

    ~ Dawn

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  5. LOL flustered? Then to quote one of my Southern friends..."Ha! My work here is done." :)

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  6. Ha! Yes, Dave, that's a necessary comment to have in the arsenal. Just make sure you stand w/ feet planted firmly, fists on hips and a purposeful, noble expression on your face, of the Super Hero variety. It adds more oomph. ;-)

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  7. One wonders how we get anything done if we're trying to fluster everybody and making them blush, though. :)

    I will take the proper stance under advisement, and use it next time!

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  8. HI JIm great words.. I've known about love for many many years. I met my love over 50 years ago, I lived with love the last 24. I am one of the lucky ones!!!

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  9. Jim, you are very blessed, indeed. Stories such as yours always make me smile and reinforce the belief that the same thing is possible for all of us, eventually. :)

    ~ Dawn

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  10. This is an interesting concept. Although I'm married, the feeling of "love" as such don't flow between us everyday. With almost 4 children, duties tend to get in the way.
    Perhaps I should do this as a way to spark the romance back into the relationship.
    Great post.

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  11. Romina, what a wonderful suggestion! I have some friends that do that very thing. They've been married fro over 20 years and they spend an hour each Saturday morning, writing down their thoughts & then discussing the minor details & gestures that were done during the week. It turns out that the minor gestures tend to become the things most appreciated. My hat is off to you for managing a family & still finding time to blog. I'll visit you in a few moments. :)

    Sonia, thanks so much for taking time to visit and leave a thoughtful comment. When I wrote this, it was kind of to clear my head very early this morning & celebrate a time in my life that is shaping up to be very happy. That made me want to translate the energy into words. :)

    Namaste' to you both,
    Dawn

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  12. I know without love there is no meaning and it begins with self love. Great writing,: )

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  13. Angel Eyes, I agree w/ you completely. Love is what separates us and makes us unique as a people, I think. :) Thank you for visiting!

    ~ Dawn

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  14. Love is, Love was, Love could, Love may and it never stops.
    Rumi my favorite poet who has felt all the above and has put them beautifully into words.....
    There are moments in your writing that Rumi shined through....

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  15. What beautiful, reflective thoughts about love. As you have shared, love is being poured out and given to many who will do the same and so forth and so on!

    Love this!

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  16. Great post Dawn, loved it.
    I've had my struggles with love that's for sure...

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  17. Savira, you just always make me smile with your comments. If I get even the smallest degree close to being similar to Rumi with my thoughts, then I am happy beyond measure. Thank you, dear one, for stopping by for a visit today! <3

    Tameka, I loved your comments. Yes, we are blessed with this neverending cycle of Love, if we will but consciously embrace it. Thank you for visiting today.

    Debbie, I'm glad you enjoyed this post. Normally I will take a few days to write and publish a blog article, giving myself time to mull it over and do minute tweaks. This one flowed effortlessly yesterday morning & I went ahead and posted it w/ very few revisions, hoping it would resonate with everyone. I'm happy that it is being received well.

    Namaste' to you all!

    ~ Dawn

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  18. P.S. to Tameka - I just clicked on your name to visit your blog, but your Blogger profile page doesn't list a blog for you. If you'll visit again and leave me a link to your blog, I'll be happy to visit, read, comment & most likely follow! :)

    ~ Dawn

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  19. This got me thinking. A lot of us equate love as either from family, friends or from our significant other. But we(especially me) needs to realize that love is all around us, from the birds, to the sun, to the air we breathe, to the acts of kindness shown to us every day. Thanks for this post!!!

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  20. Michele, you make a very good point. I think some of the most peaceful, centered and inwardly balanced moments I have experienced have come when I've been in some beautiful outside location. I also cherish those acts of kindness, as they give us that abrupt stand-still-and-be-aware moment. Both are of value. Thank you for visiting!

    ~ Dawn

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  21. P.S. to Michele - I just tried to pull up your blog via your name here in my Comments section, but Blogger is saying that your profile is not set to public view. I'm not sure if Blogger is experiencing some kind of glitch or not, since I had a similar thing happen w/ trying to access Tameka's blog. If you visit Healing Morning again, please post your blog link so I can visit you in return. :)

    ~ Dawn

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  22. An inspired post! I really appreciate your thoughts on relationships and the connections between love and the Divine. It really is a popular topic this month... Maybe Valentine's Day affects us more than we think : )

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  23. K, you could be right about the whole Valentine's Day energy. It seemed that every conversation I've had with friends and family in the past several weeks centered on thoughts about love & relationships. I'm glad you enjoyed this one, because I had fun writing it. :)

    Much love to you, Creena. <3

    ~ Dawnie

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  24. @ Healing Morning...my blog isn't on blogger, so maybe that's the issue? But in any case, here's the link,

    http://mbrsociety.org

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  25. Michele, thanks for the link! I'll visit tonight. :)

    ~ Dawn

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  26. Hi - I regret not visiting your blog earlier - this is simply splendid... Love is omnipresent - yet we sometimes spend lifetimes together looking for it. As if it wasn't staring me at my face all the time - Sometimes we are blind... Reminds me of something that I read once - Man asked God to show him a miracle - a child was born to his wife - he still prayed for the miracle to happen .... Sorry for the long comment - I am at http://kriti-howaboutthis.blogspot.com/ if you are interested ...

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  27. Kriti, I've heard a similar parable of a man being warned a flood was coming, & he stayed in his home. Then more warnings came, more opportunities to be rescued, and he turned them all away saying God would save him. When he drowned & got to the Pearly Gates & asked what happened, he was shown all the moments God had attempted to offer him salvation.

    Yep, we all overlook the obvious at times! That which is right underneath our nose, we'll oftentimes be blind to as we search elsewhere frantically. I'm so happy that you enjoyed visiting my blog and I'll return the favor by popping over to see you. :)

    Namaste',

    Dawn

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  28. I'd simply say "Thank you for everything!"

    Love has told us plenty of stories, so yes, I can imagine many more.

    Delightful post Dawn!

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  29. Thanks so much, Debra! My imagination is endlessly captured by these thoughts and that requires that I eventually give those thoughts voice here at Healing Morning. I love it when you visit, because it reminds me to pop over to visit you in return. And here I go to do that very thing. :)

    Much love,

    ~ Dawn

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