True Love? Readers BEWARE! Very Contemplative! Read At Your Own Risk! ^_^
"Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails.....And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love"- 1 Corinthians 13: 1-13
Thank you very much Hamlet for enlightening me with another of my infamous deep reflective mood. I have been pondering about this sensitive issue of “love” and I have come to realization of how important it is to have “love” in this world. My grade 12 English teacher was correct for emphasizing the importance of love in his lessons. I recall the moment where he quizzed the class on “what is the most important thing in life”. Answers ranged from money, family, religion and much more, but only a relatively few people declared love.
It’s amazing how I gradually began to notice the importance of love just this recently. I arrived to this realization when I asked myself, “would I have any regrets in my life if I die tomorrow?” If I were to die tomorrow, I would hold regrets for not being able to attain my short-term and long-term life goals such as a university education or an officially accredited black belt in taekwondo. But, what I noticed is that beyond these “earthly (these will pass away through time)” goals, I wouldn’t have such a serious overburdening regret because of the simple fact that I have experienced love. When you really think deeply about it, love supersedes everything! Will a bachelor of Law degree give me happiness when I sleep? Will a certified fourth degree black belt from South Korea establish joy in my life when I am travelling through the dark painful and lonely roads? Will a six-figure salary grant me true happiness? Will it dry the tears that are sometimes shed or complete a saddened broken heart?
Certainly, having the six -figure salary, a Law degree, a fourth degree black belt and much more will make life enjoyable. But, since I cannot reply with a “yes” to the questions imposed above that such “earthly” aspects can provide me with true happiness, it is then safe to conclude that I feel that love is simply the most important “thing” in life. I boldly declare this since love will provide me the answer to reply “yes” to such philosophical questions.
"There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread” was a quote from Mother Teresa that clearly exemplifies this matter. It is profoundly amazing how she was such a woman of great holiness! This was a woman who have lived a humble life of service dedicated towards the Lord! In all truth and respect, Mother Teresa was definitely not the most physically attractive woman. She was incomparable to a MISS UNIVERSE and her life was surrounded with the poor, unhealthy and the "lowest" people of this world. Yet, despite the meek external appearance, she stands as a BEAUTIFUL woman because of her abundant “love”.
Remember, Jesus Christ died for us as well because of love. He loved us deeply that he voluntarily stretched his arms for the whole world and graciously died on the cross. Because of this,whoever believes in Him will have eternal life! Jesus embraced the immense suffering he endured because he loved us dearly. Jesus wants us to live our lives with him, which is why he sacrificed his life for us! This also exemplifies the great love God has for us because he sent Jesus, His only son, to be humilified and murdered by the dreadful sins of humanity. Similar to Mother Teresa, Jesus Christ was not a person that one would automatically fall in “love” for, as Jesus traversed the earth with an admirable form of humility. It’s captivating how the Lord Jesus decided to appear in such meek human image towards those who persecuted him. Bear in mind the outstanding power of Jesus Christ as He is the SON of GOD! Despite such glory, Jesus remained to accept a humble image of himself. Assuredly, Jesus is deeply BEAUTIFUL beyond words because he endured many sufferings and trials for "love". It is the love that Jesus possessed that made him a great personal saviour to those who are faithful to him.
What I am trying to illustrate here is my value of how I now believe and realize that “love” is the most important matter in life. Love will enable me to answer “yes” to the deep questions imposed earlier and also, love will allow me to not hold any deep regrets in my life if I were to die tomorrow. I have tried to illustrate the great value of love by briefly describing the enchanting love of Mother Teresa and the Lord Jesus. I am aware that I am most likely an idealist or a dreamer for believing in such a great quality of “love”, but how do you achieve hopes within the future if you don’t dream? I am fortunate and grateful that I have the faith to LOVE the Lord, first and foremost. Further, I am appreciative that I have good friends, family and a SPECIAL GIRLFRIEND whom I can share my heart with despite certain troubled dark roads. I pray and hope that I will be able to experience this “love” for many years of my life to the point where my skin are all wrinkled and to the point where I am no longer cursed for being "too gwapo" but rather, condemned as “freaking old and ugly” HAHAHAHA….
From my understanding, bias or unbiased, love is what I need in life to keep me going! Surely, I could careless about a prestigious law degree, a black belt in taekwondo, a multi-thousand dollar salary and much more if I cannot even have the priceless human experience of love. Again, I really hope and pray that I will be able to experience “love” until the day I die!
If only I was able to experience and understand the great context of love back in grade 12,I would have been one of the rare few who would provide the answer that "love is the most important thing in life".
Note: "Love" is what I would define from the quotations introduced in the beginning of this entry from 1 Corinthians 13.
P.S. Truly, I am able to come into this understanding of love and its crucial importance due to this miss special blonde-est. I am happy that she gave me the opportunity to experience, learn and understand the complex nature of love ...day by day... from either rain or shine. 143
Thank you very much Hamlet for enlightening me with another of my infamous deep reflective mood. I have been pondering about this sensitive issue of “love” and I have come to realization of how important it is to have “love” in this world. My grade 12 English teacher was correct for emphasizing the importance of love in his lessons. I recall the moment where he quizzed the class on “what is the most important thing in life”. Answers ranged from money, family, religion and much more, but only a relatively few people declared love.
It’s amazing how I gradually began to notice the importance of love just this recently. I arrived to this realization when I asked myself, “would I have any regrets in my life if I die tomorrow?” If I were to die tomorrow, I would hold regrets for not being able to attain my short-term and long-term life goals such as a university education or an officially accredited black belt in taekwondo. But, what I noticed is that beyond these “earthly (these will pass away through time)” goals, I wouldn’t have such a serious overburdening regret because of the simple fact that I have experienced love. When you really think deeply about it, love supersedes everything! Will a bachelor of Law degree give me happiness when I sleep? Will a certified fourth degree black belt from South Korea establish joy in my life when I am travelling through the dark painful and lonely roads? Will a six-figure salary grant me true happiness? Will it dry the tears that are sometimes shed or complete a saddened broken heart?
Certainly, having the six -figure salary, a Law degree, a fourth degree black belt and much more will make life enjoyable. But, since I cannot reply with a “yes” to the questions imposed above that such “earthly” aspects can provide me with true happiness, it is then safe to conclude that I feel that love is simply the most important “thing” in life. I boldly declare this since love will provide me the answer to reply “yes” to such philosophical questions.
"There is more hunger for love and appreciation in this world than for bread” was a quote from Mother Teresa that clearly exemplifies this matter. It is profoundly amazing how she was such a woman of great holiness! This was a woman who have lived a humble life of service dedicated towards the Lord! In all truth and respect, Mother Teresa was definitely not the most physically attractive woman. She was incomparable to a MISS UNIVERSE and her life was surrounded with the poor, unhealthy and the "lowest" people of this world. Yet, despite the meek external appearance, she stands as a BEAUTIFUL woman because of her abundant “love”.
Remember, Jesus Christ died for us as well because of love. He loved us deeply that he voluntarily stretched his arms for the whole world and graciously died on the cross. Because of this,whoever believes in Him will have eternal life! Jesus embraced the immense suffering he endured because he loved us dearly. Jesus wants us to live our lives with him, which is why he sacrificed his life for us! This also exemplifies the great love God has for us because he sent Jesus, His only son, to be humilified and murdered by the dreadful sins of humanity. Similar to Mother Teresa, Jesus Christ was not a person that one would automatically fall in “love” for, as Jesus traversed the earth with an admirable form of humility. It’s captivating how the Lord Jesus decided to appear in such meek human image towards those who persecuted him. Bear in mind the outstanding power of Jesus Christ as He is the SON of GOD! Despite such glory, Jesus remained to accept a humble image of himself. Assuredly, Jesus is deeply BEAUTIFUL beyond words because he endured many sufferings and trials for "love". It is the love that Jesus possessed that made him a great personal saviour to those who are faithful to him.
What I am trying to illustrate here is my value of how I now believe and realize that “love” is the most important matter in life. Love will enable me to answer “yes” to the deep questions imposed earlier and also, love will allow me to not hold any deep regrets in my life if I were to die tomorrow. I have tried to illustrate the great value of love by briefly describing the enchanting love of Mother Teresa and the Lord Jesus. I am aware that I am most likely an idealist or a dreamer for believing in such a great quality of “love”, but how do you achieve hopes within the future if you don’t dream? I am fortunate and grateful that I have the faith to LOVE the Lord, first and foremost. Further, I am appreciative that I have good friends, family and a SPECIAL GIRLFRIEND whom I can share my heart with despite certain troubled dark roads. I pray and hope that I will be able to experience this “love” for many years of my life to the point where my skin are all wrinkled and to the point where I am no longer cursed for being "too gwapo" but rather, condemned as “freaking old and ugly” HAHAHAHA….
From my understanding, bias or unbiased, love is what I need in life to keep me going! Surely, I could careless about a prestigious law degree, a black belt in taekwondo, a multi-thousand dollar salary and much more if I cannot even have the priceless human experience of love. Again, I really hope and pray that I will be able to experience “love” until the day I die!
If only I was able to experience and understand the great context of love back in grade 12,I would have been one of the rare few who would provide the answer that "love is the most important thing in life".
Note: "Love" is what I would define from the quotations introduced in the beginning of this entry from 1 Corinthians 13.
P.S. Truly, I am able to come into this understanding of love and its crucial importance due to this miss special blonde-est. I am happy that she gave me the opportunity to experience, learn and understand the complex nature of love ...day by day... from either rain or shine. 143