Love

In a recent conversation with a friend, the topic of love came up. What is it? What does it feel like - you know, all the usual questions that 92% of the population comes up with.

What do I think it is? For me it's many things, but I think one of the purest forms of love is another incarnation of trust. Love of family, friends, significant others - I think one of the common elements I find is this pure and absolute trust. An ability to allow yourself to be vulnerable and open.

It's a pity that we all have to be so guarded emotionally. I can't say in "today's world" - I think people have always had to be guarded and suspicious at all times. We've all experienced backstabs, pains and sufferings from all sorts of people and situation.

I have to admit that it's hard for me to open up and allow myself to be vulnerable. nearly 30 years of experiences have shown me that life is cruel and painful (buddha's 1st noble truth?). But what a thrill it is when you find yourself in the company of those who you can open the gates of your spirit and let the feelings, words and thoughts all flow out without fear of reprieve. People whom I can feel this way are incredibly attractive, me thinks.