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Solution to Lovelessness
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Solution to Lovelessness |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa 
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SOLUTION TO LOVELESSNESS 14 February 2009 If you think you don’t receive love, remember first that there are many types of love, and very few people truly don’t receive love ever and you are probably blindly trampling on little bits offered to you with an open heart, but that you think are insignificant or not from the right person. Be careful that the giver doesn’t subsequently decide that you are insignificant and be careful of not being grateful and truly happy with little bits of love, for how can you be entrusted with something so precious as big love if you spurn the little bits? If you truly don’t receive love (and even if you do), don’t bemoan your fate for you will just feel worse. Instead, dispense love to all around you and you will love yourself for it (so that’s one person who loves you now!) and the warm fuzzy feeling you spread, will stretch its arms around to include you too. Owl [This message has been edited by OwlSA (02-14-2009 02:30 AM).] |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Very wise Owl, when you don't receive, give...Thank you for the enlighting poem. yann |
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Professor Gloom Member Elite
since 2000-07-23
Posts 3082of Depression |
Enjoyed the read, thought provoking. Gloom |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
This is wonderful, wise advice, dear Diana, and a delightful poetic reaching out. Your generous loving heart on beautiful display! Love and hugs. Margherita  [This message has been edited by Margherita (02-14-2009 09:08 AM).] |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Yann. It’s not as easy – or as hard – as it sounds. Thank you, Gloom. I am glad you enjoyed it and found it thought-provoking. Thank you, Margherita. The advice was to me as well. Smiles. Owl |
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Artic Wind Member Rara Avis
since 2007-09-16
Posts 8080Realm of Supernatural |
You need some  Happy Valentines Day!  ARCTIC WIND |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you Arctic Wind! Giggles and to you too!  Owl |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Much wisdom within and good advice for all. Yes, love comes in many forms. You paint the picture very clearly and concisely here. Eric |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! |
Diana, I really appreciate this poem. I was taught that if we don't love ourselves, we can not truly love others. So, you are right - most of us have love. I hope my eyes are always open to the small bits of love as I would really hate to step on them. Love, Alison |
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LindsayP Member Elite
since 2007-07-28
Posts 3410Australia, Victoria |
My dear Diana, that is a very thought provoking poem, it really makes one stop and think. you evidently put a lot of thought into what you were writing. much enjoyed. Love to you dear lady. Lindsay |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thanks, Eric. Yes, love truly comes in many forms. Alison, I can't imagine for one nano-second that you could ever step on any bits of love! You are a very wise, loving and loved person. Thanks, Lindsay. I am glad you enjoyed it so much. Owl |
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Krawdad Member Elite
since 2001-01-03
Posts 2597 |
The satisfaction of giving it away . . . no waiting, no wondering - it is done. May I share a smile? Thanks. |
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AAB Member
since 2008-04-10
Posts 99Canada |
Such a great message. Its so very true. I no I will try harder not to disregard all the little bits. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Krawdad, but of course you may! Smiles back at you. Thank you for your delightful response - not to mention your exquisite (but far too seldom posted) poetry - and that poetic conversation with Helen (1slick_lady), well, that is so very, very beautiful – I was hoping there would be more from both of you, but even if there isn’t, what there was, was/is magical! AAB, thank you very much. I am glad that I have inspired you to honour the little bits - if you look at them through a magnifying glass you will be blown away at what you see. Owl |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Little bits come to make a hole, whole.  Hugging you! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Giggles, Karilea Thank you.Love and huggles back to you Owl |
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secondhanddreampoet Member Ascendant
since 2006-11-07
Posts 6394a 'Universalist' ! |
very well said! MUCH applause!! |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
"how can you be entrusted with something so precious as big love if you spurn the little bits?" ...interesting question, and the solution you offer is excellent...the write builds upon itself nicely...a deeply thought-provoking write... |
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Oklahoma Rose Senior Member
since 2008-02-28
Posts 1586Oklahoma USA |
A very wise poem Diana. I have always been a giver, and received very little. But you know, giving is a very rewarding feeling. Still, I would like to be on the receiving end, sometimes. LOL! |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Thank you, Bruce. I am glad you enjoyed it. Thank you, Steaven. I am glad you enjoyed it and that it made you think. Thank you, Sue. I can understand, but, as I said in the poem, there are many kinds of love and I am sure that patients to whom you are a caregiver, love you more than you even know. Owl |
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poddarku Senior Member
since 2008-01-15
Posts 589india |
All I can say, this is very timely for me. You are a thinker, a magician. |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, my dear friend, Kushal, I am so very glad. Smiles. The poem was necessary for me too. Owl |
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