So this is love, hmm
So this is love
So this is what makes life divine
I'm all aglow, hmm
And now I know
The key to all heaven is mine
My heart has wings, hmm
And I can fly
I'll touch every star in the sky
So this is the miracle
That I've been dreaming of
Hmm, hmm
So this is love

 He asks me "What is love, anymore?" Well, what is love, anymore? Is love the imagine seen in the picture above, or is it described in the song (from Cinderella). I feel we throw this "love" word around much too easily and forget the importance it processes. We forget the power this 4 letter word holds. How incomplete without it we really are. Someone once said to me "You are nothing until you are loved." Whether it be by someone else or yourself, you are truly nothing until you are loved. It usually begins with our mothers. So here is what I think love is. Coming from a mother, daughter, sister, girlfriend, friend, stranger's point of view.

Love is never needing a back up relationship. Love is holding a child's hand before crossing the street. Love is scaring away little monsters, or rubbing your child's back so they can fall asleep with ease. Love is calling a friend just to say "hello" or see how they are. Love is giving money/food to the homeless, or anyone in need,  and not regretting it later. Love is trust. Love is telling your child "no" to jumping on the bed. Love is giving someone a place of sanctuary. Love will never hold grudges. Love is unconditional. Love is watching the one you are meant to be with sleep. Love is doing things without asking and not expecting anything in return. Love is free. Love is the only thing a child knows and understands. Love has no restrictions, no gender, no color, no shape, or form. Love is support and strength. Love is not materialistic. Love is not possessive. Love can always be fixed. Love is spacious. Love is forever. Love is a sacrifice. Love is a commitment. Love is walking away, even when you don't want to. Love is knowing when to hold on. Love is finding the comfort in ones presence. Love is never feeling alone, but complete. Love is soothing away tears. Love is laughter at the dinner table. Love is faith. Love is between two imperfect people. Love is not confusing. Love is growing old together. Love is certain. Love is accepting others flaws. Love is doing everything in your power to make someone feel as good as you do. Love is God.

Now I ask, what do YOU think love is? Does anyone really know?