LOVE 2020: ROMANCE

Hi There!

Let’s see if I can get this post up today – since it is almost tomorrow

I hope your Monday was fantastic

I have no complaints – and I have my eyes fixed on Valentine’s Week!

Yes – it is not just a day for me

And – in case you have not realized it yet;

I am a hopeless romantic!

I love everything about LOVE –

From the practical and general to the sky-high, give-you-butterflies kind of love

And, I love everything about ROMANCE

What is there not to love?

I would not attempt to define romance –

Especially since it holds such a highly individualized meaning for each person

However, for me, it some of the simpler things which scream romance

Sadly though, I believe true romance has died to an extent

In our hyper-sexualized world, some things have changed

The treasure of a fleeting glance has seemed to lost some of its allure

The sweet and simple [but still passionate] act of holding hands,

Seems to be diminished in value somehow

Yesterday we talked about the ‘little things’

And I have to say – the most romantic  moments I have experienced & witnessed,

                Have been those small but genuine gestures of affection

Telling someone to be careful when their driving;

It might seem like an inconsequential comment –

However, it speaks to someone who is genuinely concerned about another

That is romantic – at least to me

Being able to do ‘nothing’ with someone you care about –

                And having it feel like ‘everything in the world’

That is romantic …

Feeling comfortable enough to be yourself – to truly be yourself;

Sharing your most intriguing thoughts, deepest fears & wildest dreams,

That is romantic!

It is a connection – one that is not formed casually

It is a bonding and a ‘coming together’ intellectually

It is knowing someone and being know by them – and loving each other through it all

The ability to be ‘naked & unashamed’ emotionally – that is something amazing

Romance, Romance, Romance

I know – it is perhaps a bit too simplistic and naïve for some

However – it does something to my heart and I would not trade it for the world;

                Not during Valentine’s week … or ever

Have a Blessed Evening!