I dreamed of a man I did not know. He loved me but I didn't love him back, at least, not in that way. He took my platonic hand and decided to stay, pouring out unconditional care and acceptance. After a time, I hugged him in gratitude and then, I knew, I had grown to love him back.
But when I professed love to him and he dared accept it, suddenly he had something to lose. He was self-conscious now, and tried not to over-expose his heart. He held back his loving gestures. He questioned everything I said and did. He became suspicious and put up a wall. Acceptance went out the window. Love turned to apathy.
But I woke up flooded with the feeling in that moment, early in the dream, when receiving complete love led me to freely and fully give it back. The feeling of love caused by love. And I wondered, what if we all just treated each other this way? What if we all just loved others enough so that they, too, could love?
Thoughts?
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