“YOU”

BY: Angelu C. Trasadas

You’re the reason why I wake up every morning

You’re the reason why I find ways to smile every single day

Your looks, your attitude, your laugh, your charms, your kiss

 Just everything about you that makes me want you even more

You’re the guy who thinks I’m pretty without a make-up on.

A guy who says “I’m lucky to have YOU”

You’re always in my thoughts and dreams

Your voice is as calming as the morning, birds we’re singing

Somehow I know your heart is my real destiny

I always lose control when you are by my side

You are the beat to my heart, the bear of my hug

But the most important, you’re the love of my life.

ETERNAL LOVE

BY: ANGELU TRASADAS

Do you believe on eternal love? Do you want to know how it feels? I sure do. It is a feeling that is too difficult to define and a feeling that is hard to explain. A love that lasts forever, true, eternal love is the most powerful thing known to anyone and anything. No power is stronger just like the love that God has shown to us, it is eternal. It is an unbreakable bond between two people destined for each other. It can never wither or die.

It really feels wonderful to be in love and to be loved by someone who is special to you. Especially the love that we received from our parents and friends. The love we’ve gained from them will always be treated as treasures. Love makes the world go round. Love has a world of its own. God’s love makes us live, for His love is eternal. Love never boasts, it does not envy. Eternal means no end, for true love is eternal. Love conquers all especially fears. Love indeed is a powerful force that makes the world go round. It is a potent source of energy that can make a difference in one’s, or in one’s perspective of life. It is enhancing the good of others for their own sake, without expecting anything in return. Love for the person must be affirmed because of the particular dignity a person possesses and not for any other motive. There must be purity of intention to love other person without taking away their dignity, without taking away their own self. Love entails responsibility, sacrifice, and service. It is simply doing well for others. If love is real it never stops reaching out.

“The true measure of love is to love without measure”. This simplicity offers us challenge. We may believe that love is limited, yet this is because we limit ourselves in believing in that limitation. When we connect with our true being then a loving connection is born. Our heart is the potential infinite space from which this love evolves and unfolds. I find love as a natural, everlasting resource that can be enjoyed in infinite ways.

“Love is Not Enough”

by: Angelu C. Trasadas

Love is wonderful they say. Many people define love in many ways. Nobody can deny the existence of love in this world as it does not exempt anyone. When you love, you are willing to take the risk because you are putting yourself to pain but the good thing is it draws a lot of happiness. Again, love is wonderful but sometimes love can be the cause of someone’s pain, bitterness and suffering. A lot of people see love as the solution of all their problems. But it’s not. Many of them sacrifice their happiness for others happiness because of love but is it worth it? Will you get something good in the end? The definition of love as a strong feeling of affection seems to be a worldwide fact nowadays. The truth is that it’s not just a mere feeling but rather an action, a risk that only the brave ones can take.

            However it’s not always the risk of loving that we need to take. It’s because in every life situation, change is always present and that’s another risk. As what we commonly observe in relationships entered into at a very early age, love is always what they have in mind but little did they know that they are missing out one thing? It is the maturity to handle situations especially emotions. Love is not enough in a relationship. It takes a lot of maturity and strength to overcome any trials going between relationships. It’s a misconception that when you love someone deeply, your relationship would reach eternity or that is the right person for you. That’s why we have this so-called immature and mature type of love. When love is immature, it is a sort of infatuation or extreme admiration without taking into account the problems that may come their way and sees only a perfect relationship but conditional. Mature love seeks an imperfect relationship but is full of trust and maturity. Full acceptance of each other’s flaws and unconditional love is there. They know how to properly handle their emotions and know how to make the right decisions for the betterment of the relationship.

            A relationship is like a building. It cannot be built with only one pillar of love. Love can never be enough if only one is giving all of what he/she has to the person they love. There is much more in life than love. As Mark Manson says, love does not equal compatibility; love does not solve your relationship problems and love is not worth sacrificing yourself. It is okay to love as long as you have self-respect; you still have the ability to trust and dignity. Love is messy. Love is pain but it is also hope. And when there is hope we can overcome all things.