Sunday, April 3, 2011

On course- love

Love is often the most widely debated phenomenon cutting across age gender and nationality. A recent remark made by a 'slightly-better-than-stranger' lead me into solemn contemplation over my perception of love. The gentleman remarked with pride, 'girls should hunt their man', and tonally clarified that his dignity consisted in being chased by his woman.
An honest sentiment though, reflecting the desire to feel important, it hardly suggests love. While it is a matchless feeling to learn someone regards you 'special', it shouldn't be the set priority or precondition to fall in love. Where such opinion is prematurely framed either, from hearsay or books or films one misses the adventures and thrilling essence of pursuing one's love. The excitement, dreams, celebrations and disillusionment and the inconsolable agony in love's pursuit are the real lessons that make a man; making 'love' the difference between a boy and a man.
Success favors those who work towards it, and why should a man not search for his girl, with whom he plans to closely spend the remainder of his life. Especially, if ever you find that woman who sends a shrivel down your spine, dwell no more in doubts. Just go for her and honor her giving all your love and care, than persist in meaningless calculations of returns or dreaming of tokens.
First love happens just once in life, and life is a consequence of first love. Open your heart and soul and expand your life to include your 'someone special' embracing all that she grants you without discrimination. Don't lose the defining experiences first love grants to the fear of failure, for there is no failure where there is love.
Im thankful to the gentleman, who through his thoughtless comment provoked me to rethink upon love. And like before, the conclusion is that, love consists in generous giving.