Find 'Something' to Love

I say 'find something' because it need not be a human being, it just needs to be something you can love even an inatimate object. The feelings of love, both in males and females, is a healthy and natural feeling and ought to be expressed. Loving something enables you to release your inner feelings which we all know shouldn't be kept locked up inside and give your life a sense of purpose. Sometimes people have a hard time expressing love and think of it as a verbal process. In this case, your actions could speak louder and no words even need be said.

Inatimate Objects

This would cover pretty much all 'things' that don't breathe which relieves all the social pressures of a verbal confession. There is no fear of rejection either! When thinking of something to become passionate about try not to get too complicated nor need you think long term, just think of what makes you smile. Then turn that into you new found passion. One example could be a good book. One that has you nestled in the couch until dawn because you just couldn't put it down. You loved that book! Or hose gorgeous strappy high heels you just gotta have, grab em' and those music lessons you've always wanted, take 'em! Yes, I realize you may be wanted a little more than just stuff to love but for those who are new to loving these are great baby steps.

Animate Objects

This time you need to think a little more about what you choose. Animate objects do live, breathe and have feelings (yes, animals have feelings :o) and in fact, really aren't objects at all. So, in this case you need to consider a couple of factors. For example, if you choose a person to love ideally it ought to be a mutual love or a love with potential. If it's your friends that's okay, I'm sure they are missing you and would love a chance to remember why they fell in love with you in the first place! Family, well I believe there ought to always be room to welcome back the lost sheep if the family. They needn't move right in and sit at the head of your table but certainly being open to the concept of sharing love is a great start. When choosing a critter to love you would need to consider that animals are totally dependant upon you. Loving and caring for an animal means their needs would have to become your daily priority.

Finding something to love is more about delving into what makes you smile. Everyone is different, so kickin' back with long those lost buddies you haven't seen since you got married might work for some. While for the ladies it may be heading down to your local shelter and adopting an adorable little kitten that needs a new loving home. Perhaps you simply love roses, grow a rose garden. Love antiques, restore one. You used to love writing but haven't written a page in years. Whatever makes you smile, makes you tick. What makes you tick?

Grow Some...

People of all ages can benefit from loving something, escpecially as we ripen and become bruised and banged up from life's harder hits. Learning to love something again could be just what the doctor ordered. Allowing yourself to become passionate and filling the human need to love and be loved also regenerates our ability to self soothe and create our own happiness by simply finding something to love!

For more information on Maslow's Theory of Human Needs check out Maslow's Heirarchy.

Animal Assisted Therapy is growing and proves to be a wonderful way for humans to experience, share and bond with animals which is extremely beneficial for those in need of the physical and mental treatment.