“Love is a skill, not just an enthusiasm.” ~ Alain de Botton
Quotable // from Alain de Botton
Tag Archives: Love
There Is No Fear In Love
Edited to Add: I wrote this post a couple of weeks ago, when the coronavirus wasn’t even on my radar, and before our world became crippled by fear. I don’t think it’s a coincidence that God was already leading me to trust Him with all of my fears and guiding me to write on a… Continue Reading
Old Love
On our first Valentine’s Day together, Luke and I had only been dating for a little over a month. Still in the lovey-dovey stage of early romance, we used the holiday as an excuse to fulfill every romantic cliché in the book. I baked Luke a batch of his favorite cookies and neatly stacked them… Continue Reading
Quotable // from Henri Nouwen
“Do not hesitate to love and to love deeply. As you love deeply the ground of your heart will be broken more and more, but you will rejoice in the abundance of the fruit it will bear.” ~ Henri Nouwen Continue Reading
This Is Love
Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day—possibly the most polarizing day of the year. While this holiday has its devotees (of which I am one), its detractors are a vocal and rather vicious bunch. I get it. Despite claims to the contrary, Valentine’s Day is a real holiday and not just a construct of Hallmark’s marketing team. But… Continue Reading
Quotable // from Desmond Tutu
“We are each made for goodness, love and compassion. Our lives are transformed as much as the world is when we live with these truths.” ~ Desomond Tutu Continue Reading
Quotable // from Rumi Jalaluddin
“Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it.” ~ Jalaluddin Rumi Continue Reading
What I Learned in April
The month of April is drawing to a close, which means it’s time for me to share what I have learned over the last thirty(ish) days. From random pieces of trivia to more profound lessons, here are a few things the month of April has taught me. 1. I never feel more at peace –… Continue Reading
Fun Valentine’s Day Facts
Holidays are funny things: they shape so much of our lives, from the days we get off work and the decorations we have displayed around our homes, to (most significantly) the color of M&Ms we are currently munching. But despite their significance, we often know very little about the days we are celebrating. And so,… Continue Reading
Quotable // from Lao Tzu
“Being deeply loved by someone gives you strength, while loving someone deeply gives your courage.” ~ Lao Tzu Continue Reading