Betsy Lydle Smith
Have you ever thought about what Love means to you?
Take a moment and read what the pictured Virtues Reflection Card says about Love:
Love is at the center of our being. It is the vital force that gives us energy and direction. It connects one heart with another. Love is irresistible attraction and affection for a person, a place, an idea, or even for life itself. Love is cherishing others, treating them with tenderness. Love thrives on acceptance and appreciation. It has the power to heal. It calls on us to continually hone ourselves, while releasing the need to control or make someone in our image. Nurtured by commitment and seasoned by kindness, love is our greatest gift.
One man who had been taking care of his wife with dementia for many years shared: “Once I read this definition of the Virtue of Love, I felt like a huge weight had been lifted! The many awful, difficult, worrisome things just no longer mattered, as I realized and accepted that everything we were doing together was because of our commitment and love for each other.”
Questions for reflection:
* How does this virtue resonate with you?
* How can you be more loving with family members?
* What do you appreciate about the love you receive?
The Meaningful Conversations group at Robson meets on Tuesdays at 1 p.m. in the Cheyenne Room to discuss and reflect on virtues using the Virtues Reflection Cards like the one pictured. All are welcome. Virtues Reflection Card shared with permission from The Virtues Project. Contact betsy@virtuestraining.com for information.