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Saturday 10.10.2009 03:31PM

In my last post I asked what it meant to you to be “in love” with someone. I said I would chime in with my thoughts, which I should have done sooner, but better late than never.

I have loved, but until recently I don't think I could say I've really been “in love.” I have loved strongly, and probably been close to being in love before, but I held myself back from it. That's another topic entirely, but suffice it to say, at least I learned from that experience and will hopefully avoid holding myself back again.

I believe love is a choice. As Doug commented, it's “seeking another's good.” I think being “in love” is a deeper connection, something within our soul or our spirit. When you're in love with someone, that person truly has a part of you, and will always have a part of you.

I think being in love means you can see things you may not like in a person, but still choose to be with them – with no intention of trying to change them. It is not rose-colored glasses. It is desiring the best for that person, above all else.

Love is patient and kind;
love does not envy or boast;
it is not arrogant or rude.
It does not insist on its own way;
it is not irritable or resentful;
it does not rejoice at wrongdoing, but rejoices with the truth.
Love bears all things,
believes all things,
hopes all things,
endures all things.

– I Corinthians 13:4-7

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Wuv, twue wuv

Friday 09.18.2009 03:04PM

Open discussion post:

What does it mean to you to be “in love” with someone?

Do you use that term, and if so, what's the differentiation between loving someone and being in love with someone. For the sake of discussion, let's presume romantic interest / attraction – so we're not just comparing “I love my friends” to “I'm in love with my spouse”, per se.

No right or wrong answers, just had a chat on the topic so I figured I'd open a discussion post to get others' thoughts. I'll chime in with my own thoughts later.

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Loving well

Thursday 03.05.2009 11:37PM

I have been thinking to myself “I want to start blogging more regularly” the past few weeks, but I suppose that does not actually get anything done. Thus, I sit down and type.

It has been an interesting couple months. I have been through various emotional highs and lows. Strained friendships, reconciliation, friends losing loved ones, celebrations with friends, and more. Sometimes my heart just aches, wishing I could do something to make everything “just right” for my friends and family. I know this is not possible, but I am still hopeful and optimistic, in general. I am thankful that we have each other to lean on and I try my best to be available for such. Somehow, I believe our love for each other is redemptive, and can sometimes help make sense out of the senseless.

I thought I would write more, but I think I will leave it at that – it feels done for now. I will leave you with some questions posed by @DavidHFoster on twitter (emphasis mine):

Are you living well? Are you loving well? Are you being loved well?

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Wednesday 07.30.2008 06:43PM

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I have been a bit sentimental lately, and in the process of cleaning up my office decided to have a more prominent spot on my desk for a few things.

The angel is a gift from Sarah, given to me during my heart incident to watch over me – or remind me that I am watched over at least.

The pill bottle is a recent prescription. It's empty now, but Isha wrote on it "DON'T DIE! Because ISHA <3s you.“ The other side she wrote ”LESS THAN 3".

The medical bracelet I wore last summer, being extra precautious.

And in back is Sulley from Monsters, Inc. Sheryl gave me that years ago, and has her own of Mike Wazowski. It is a nice reminder of our friendship, and is appropriate because she is short and green and I am tall and blue. And furry. Unfortunately it got lost in the mix last time I moved, so has only recently returned to my desk... but it is there now!

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