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When someone loves you, the way they say your name is different. You know that your name is safe in their mouth.
Billy – age 4
❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ Love ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤
Some say…
Love is a feeling dependent on current circumstances. Love is a made up human construct. Love is finicky. Love is possessing. Love hurts. Love doesn’t last. Love is a nice word for lust. Love must be earned. I’ll only love you if you love me. Love means you would take the blame for me. Love means I own you. Love makes you weak. Love is irrational.
Others say…
Love your neighbor as yourself. Love is a verb. Love is forever. Love is unconditional. Love is the answer to every question. Love is selfless. Love is letting go. Love is an act of your will. Love nourishes. Love wants the best for you. Love is patient. Love is kind. Love makes you strong. Love makes you feel like you belong.
I have heard so much about love and what it means to people. But never have I heard such an eloquent way to describe love as stated by 4-year old Billy in the above quote.
~ DIANA’S ENORMOUS BOOK OF QUOTES ~
Tracy Lee Karner said:
That’s the best thing I’ve heard all week. I read it from Facebook, but haven’t been able to figure out how to comment from my iPad.
I’m back to blogging. Maybe once a month to begin. Stop by and check out the new me!
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dianasschwenk said:
I will Tracy – welcome back! ❤
Diana xo
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utesmile said:
How sweet and true!
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dianasschwenk said:
Agreed Ute! ❤
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
Love the quotes Diana! I say “see and feel the love within you and then we can see and feel the love in others” ❤️❤️❤️
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dianasschwenk said:
If I’m not mistaken Karen, I first read Billy’s quote on one of your posts! ❤
Diana xo
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Healing Grief said:
Yes I may have had Billy’s quote once, it’s a gorgeous description of Love! 💚💚💚
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joannerambling said:
Love is feeling good about yourself and others, treating people how you want to be treated and accepting people for who they are and not who you think they should be
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dianasschwenk said:
Well said Jo-Anne! ❤
Diana xo
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russtowne said:
What a beautiful post! Thank you for the excellent reminder, Diana.
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dianasschwenk said:
My pleasure Russ and Happy Sunday!<3
Diana x0
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artiecamenzind said:
Simple and yes, so true. Thank you.
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dianasschwenk said:
You’re welcome and thank you Artie! ❤
Diana xo
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Val Boyko said:
LOVELY 💕
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dianasschwenk said:
Isn’t it? I love it too Val. ❤
Diana xo
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Chatter Master said:
Billy understands love better than many.
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes Colleen! At the very least he is able to cut to the chase and describe it easier! ❤
Diana xo
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Ann Koplow said:
Love your blog, Diana. ❤ xxoo
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dianasschwenk said:
Aww. Thanks Ann. ❤
Diana xo
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bulldog said:
So wise at that age… love the share…
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes, makes me realize how we sometimes complicate and overthink things as grownups Bulldog. ❤
Diana xo
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vanbytheriver said:
How sweet is that ?? 💕
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dianasschwenk said:
Super sweet, right?! ❤
Diana xo
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April said:
Love the quote and the way others describe love.
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dianasschwenk said:
I love the quote too April. How the boy gets to the heart of the spirit love in such a clear way! ❤
Diana xo
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ksbeth said:
brilliant
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dianasschwenk said:
Yes. Love that whole ‘your name is safe in their mouth’! ❤ From the mouths of babes…
Diana xo
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