The Essence of Love: Understanding and Experiencing It
Love is a subject often written about and spoken of by many. It is one of the most discussed topics and, just as essential as food is for the body, love is essential for the soul. We can even say that love is the food of the heart. Thinkers and poets have described love in various ways, but let's consider it through a simple analogy. Imagine receiving a perfume. When you smell it, you enjoy its fragrance. This pleasant scent is what we call the fragrance. Similarly, love is like this. When we connect with someone or something, can we enjoy that connection? If we can, that pleasant experience is what we call love. (We could also say that the gratitude we feel for the source of this pleasant experience is love.) Many people say we should give love. However, I believe that love cannot be given; it can only be experienced. We can express the love we experience through words, looks, and actions. This is how another person can experience it. The pleasure they derive from this...