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Love of family is something that is renewed in me every time I see them.
Comfort, warmth and security.
Feeling you want someone else’s welfare as much and sometimes more than your own.
Being completely still.
You suddenly get what people are talking about when they talk about being in love.
Joy and frustration.
A chihuahua giving you a cuddle.
Very hard, meaningful kisses.
Hard work, painful.
Amazing, all-consuming, overwhelming.
Love, in so many different manifestations... normally a calm feeling, an intense and rich feeling that is based on a very beautiful emotion of connection with people, and space on earth, and in the world. Love, and respect, and admiration, and appreciation, these things flow easily into eachother.
Love comes in different aspects. There’s sexual love, companion love and unconditional love, and I think you only have unconditional love with your children or your pets.
Warm and embracing.
A dog bounding through the grass on a summer’s day chasing a squirrel.
Surprise. Smiles. Courage. Safety.
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