Monday Morning Motivational Message - Deep Love

What does deep love mean to you?

At the end of this week, we will celebrate the day initially set aside to revere a catholic saint, which has morphed into a holiday to honor love, Valentine's Day.

There are many definitions of love: an intense feeling of deep affection, a bond that involves the understanding of the values, beliefs, and norms of another, or a significant interest or passion in something.

Love runs even deeper than the definitions listed above. I believe it is a commitment to willing the good of the other,  a profound desire to help another person grow and develop. Love means doing everything you can to improve someone else's life. 

A friend recently sent me some videos showing servicemen and women surprising their families after returning from deployment.

The raw emotion and love expressed by these loved ones who had committed to the concern and loneliness so their family member could serve our country moved my emotions.

The heartbreak of a mother or father who goes to bed each night knowing their child is in harm's way, a fiancee praying that their significant other would be delivered safely so they could begin a new life together, a son or daughter experiencing the ups and downs of childhood or adolescence with an absent parent who was defending our nation, were all emotionally expressed with crushing hugs, shaking bodies, and sobbing tears. 

I could feel the raw love emanating from each family member.

So, as we celebrate the emotion or feeling of love this week, spend a few minutes pondering what it means to love the people in your life deeply. It's so much more than the physical attraction. It's doing everything you can to ensure they have and live their best life.

Please comment on your thoughts regarding the deep meaning of love. Your thoughts and opinions are valuable, and I appreciate hearing from you.