Love in its different and mysterious forms can be felt through all senses individually.

At each step of our lives,  we encounter love both sensual and non-sensual.  It is an emotion that has probably been used too much. Love is patient and kind; it doesn't brag,  it doesn't envy but it endures all things and never ends. Sometimes it is unbelievable how one comes. Maybe because it is expressed and explained differently by everyone of us.

Love is like a flower, just as the body needs constant feeding, so does a tender flower would wither and die without food and water. Love cannot be expected to last forever, unless it is continually fed with expressions of gratitude.

Do you love yourself?

If your answer is Yes!, then the love in you should seek out the love in others. Everyone is loved but not everyone is aware that they are loved.  Do not forget that we are surrounded by those in need of our attention, our encouragement, our support and kindness. Be they family members, friends, colleagues, neighbors or strangers. To live is to give and not to take. To love is to serve and not to explore. Love is the point from which a strong man can be captured and it is also the strongest weapon ever. Love gives all but accepts nothing in return.

How much do we love ourselves?

Where love doesn't exit, hate prevails. Remember we were made for love but one way or the other,  we've decided that hate, speaking ill, gossip, false rumors are what we deliberately indulge ourselves in these day,  that we throw away all the care and peace of mind into the ocean. All these would have no existence amongst us, but peace, love and good will would reign in our hearts.

If we love another as ourselves, we can easily settle all difficulties that may arise in our midst, forgive one another and be filled with light, joy, peace and Union. The world has already been in serious trouble even before we were born. There have been continual crumbling of integrity, virtual, hate and values. It would be helpful to you if you understand the power of Love to find your own.

How do you express Love?

Is it by letting lust sneak in while pure love is pushed out the other door,  or by giving a smile or a hug or a lending hand?  You know all of these can convey your love more than words can. For love to continue, there must be increase,  constantly of confidence and understanding of sincere expression of appreciation and affection.

When you love someone,  you show but. It is all about sharing. You can't be one sided. It is the willingness to take the bold step and move relationships to a whole new level. One of the worst failings on earth is loving too much when you're not loved in return. Besides, loving someone is not just loving what you find lovable, it's loving all of it (the imperfections).

Written by Odawayi Ukandu.

Odawayi Ukandu is a creative writer, lover of arts&culture, food, traveling and is addicted to cakes and ice cream. You can link me up on Instagram; @odawayi,  twitter;@amakaukandu and on my personal blog lifestyleofanaijagirl.wordpress.com