The Elements of Perfect Love
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Is there any such thing?
Perfect love grants room for mistakes and failures. It forgives and no obstacle is insurmountable - given time and patience - because commitment is an on-going element in such a relationship.
I invite you to take a few moments to explore more about perfect love.
Perfect love believes that all things are possible.
It always looks forward...
In no person's life will every moment be one of sheer bliss - thank God. The same is true for relationships - thank God once again. Why? Because if every moment was pure bliss, it would become customary and expected. Attitudes of gratitude and thanksgiving would disappear and people would live life as shells of the people they were destined to become.
People complain about the rain because they want to see the sun; however, allow people to go through a dry season for a few months and see if there's a difference in their perceptions. Other people complain about the sun making the days too warm. However, allow the sun to disappear for a few weeks and see how dismal life becomes and how quickly hope fades.
The truth is that we need the bad days to appreciate the good. We need the memories of the good days to get us through the bad days that are sure to come. The human soul needs a reason to rejoice in order to sustain itself.
Perfect love
moves past the ills of yesterday, embraces today and believes in the possibilities of tomorrow.
A "Perfect Love" Relationship
What are the elements?
Feel free to vote for the element you feel is most important...or add your own.
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Love is kind
Love is not mean-spirited. It seeks to help others and to make them feel better.2 points
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Love doesn't think evil about others.
Instead, it tries to find the best in each person.2 points
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Love bears, believes and endures.
Love bears anything, believes (because of hope) that things will improve and endures everything because of that same hope for improvement.2 points
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Love accepts that suffering exists.
Though suffering does, and will, exist, love doesn't focus on how much suffering takes place. It accepts the good with the bad.1 point
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Love is thankful
It doesn't wish to have what someone else has; love is content with what she has.1 point
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Love doesn't boast or brag about itself.
It knows the truth and that's all that really matters.1 point
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Love doesn't behave improperly.
It never seeks to better itself. Love knows it is best.1 point
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Love isn't provoked to anger easily.
Love doesn't lash out in anger at loved ones; love prefers to resolve situations in a peaceful manner.1 point
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Love walks away from sin
It rejoices only in being true.1 point
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Love doesn't fail
When life is wonderful, love is there. When life is filled with heartache and pain, love continues to manifest itself. When physical life is approaching an end, love continues to blossom in the person's soul and travels with them to the grave. It never leaves; it never fails.1 point
Much excitement
and sweaty palms
Many people feel love is an emotion which makes them giddy with excitement. Their palms sweat at the sight of someone they love or their hearts pound in their chests. Some people believe they will always feel this way about a person they love, believing they will always have a reason to smile.Well, love is more than an emotion; it is a commitment.
Perfect love touches every fiber of a person's being.
One can't live and breathe without the other; one is always aware of the other even in the subconscious mind.
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This is Love
"This is Love" Guestbook
You just read my poem titled, "This is Love." I would love to hear your comments about this poem - how it made you feel, whether or not you enjoyed it, and so on.
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Lacreshia
Jan 17, 2010 @ 1:30 am | delete
- Good Job <3 Loveedd it... Words cant explain when I read it all haha... makes me shiver how true some stuff is, and i lovedddd the poem, this is love.. amazing !
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Kelsey-Budden-16
Jan 14, 2010 @ 11:40 pm | delete
- I liked it! :-) Reminds me of Manasie hehe :-)
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jgelien Jan 9, 2010 @ 11:46 am | delete
- What a breathtaking beautiful lens. 5*
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Norma_Budden
Jan 9, 2010 @ 12:20 pm | delete
- Thank you for your visit and beautiful comments.
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mbgphoto Jan 8, 2010 @ 3:54 pm | delete
- Beautiful lens! Congratulations on being a new SquidAngel! I know you'll love it!
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featuring "This is Love"
For those of you who really enjoy this poem and would like to give it to someone, you can purchase it by clicking on the image. The words are beautiful and would be perfect to give your special person on Valentine's Day.However, there doesn't need to be a special occasion to tell someone how much you love him/her. Furthermore, if you enjoy the poem and would like to read it without signing onto the Internet to do so - and you enjoy the beautiful photo of Pigeon Lake and would like your eyes to feast on it often - it may be worth your while to click on this image for further details.
Tonight...I Dream
What do you think?
Can perfect love exist between two people?
Of course!
adhd-bipolar-depression says:
Yes it can, but it will take time and commitment.
Kelsey-Budden-16 says:
Oh yeah! ;-) Without a doubt! It don't come easy but, when you have it, usually you will do anything to keep it. At least, that's the way I am! :-)
How 'bout you?
Norma_Budden says:
Yes, it can, but it doesn't come easily. It takes sacrifice, dedication, determination, compromise, commitment, a lot of forgiveness, a healthy dose of patience - but the results outweigh the cost.
I'm doubtful!
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Perfect Love Guestbook
Do you have a few thoughts to share about what perfect love means to you? If so, please consider sharing your thoughts here.
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adhd-bipolar-depression
Feb 2, 2011 @ 11:45 pm | delete
- Great Lens. Another favorite.
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Kelsey-Budden-16
Jan 14, 2010 @ 11:45 pm | delete
- Wow!! Loves it! <3 5 Stars!
Every single thing here got me thinking of Manasie. You're good lol.
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HorseAndPony
Jan 8, 2010 @ 8:13 pm | delete
- This is a beautiful lens. Congratulations on becoming a Giant Squid and Angel.
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Norma_Budden
Jan 8, 2010 @ 9:37 pm | delete
- Thanks for your wonderful comments.
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rms Jan 8, 2010 @ 7:24 pm | delete
- Congratulations new Angel!
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Norma_Budden
Jan 8, 2010 @ 9:41 pm | delete
- Thanks, Robin. It sure is a pleasure.
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bdkz
Jan 8, 2010 @ 2:19 pm | delete
- Congratulations on becoming a Giant Squid and a Squid Angel!
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Norma_Budden
Jan 8, 2010 @ 10:36 pm | delete
- It's certainly an exciting world, though I did take time out today to sew a winter coat for my daughter...it's almost done, too.
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JoyfulPamela
Jan 5, 2010 @ 8:09 am | delete
- Your lens is incredibly lovely! I adore the poems and the pictures you chose to accompany them. I look forward to reading more of your poetry in the future. :D
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Norma_Budden
Jan 5, 2010 @ 11:25 am | delete
- Thanks for your wonderful comments. You may be interested in this lens: Norma's Poetry.
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