Love. It’s a word that is constantly used by everyone everyday. “I Love that show!” “Oh puppies are ok but I really Love kitties more.” And of course “I Love you!” But Love, Love is a word and a feeling that many many people take for granted. The only thinks you really REALLY NEED in this world is Love and happiness. The money doesn’t matter, the house, the car(s), the clothes, the school…. none of it matters if you have Love. The only problem is people have lost sight of that, and not just Americans. Not only have they lost the sight of that, but they have lost sight of the feeling. What does true, real Love feel like. I can’t answer that question for you, only you can. But I think that people have just lost sight of the feeling and the meaning, and that’s why the world is why it is today.
It’s hard to Love. When you Love your heart and soul are wide open, out there in the world, and when the Love is not true or it fails, damn it hurts. Many people don’t want to get hurt, which I completely understand. I don’t think there is one person who had been hurt by Love. And many people don’t have the energy to do it again, to try and Love again. But you have to. Love makes the world a livable pace, and until you find that true love that was made for your heart, the world will not be that happy place.
Here in Perú, I have had the wonderful chance to look at the world of Love in another country. The differences I have seen:
-like I said PDA= acceptable. You can show your Love, and not be judged. And all ages can do it to, from 18 to 70, I’ve seen all sorts of couples.
-Family. Kids are not so eager to get up and leave their families right after high school (escuela secondaria) and college (universidad). I’m not saying that the families here don’t get annoyed with eachother, but they depend on eachother more than Americans do. Independence and freedom had a different meaning here than it does is the US, and it can be seen in the family unit.
- Pacha Mama. I know I have talked about her before, but the impact Pacha Mama has on everyone and every aspect of life here is so grand it amazing. Even those who are catholic, they see Mary mother of Jesus as Pacha Mama, the fertility goddess who will heal the sick and answer your prayers. The Love people have here for nature, it’s big. Everyone here knows what herbs, foods, and smells will do what for your body, both good and bad. The respect nature and know that without it, we are nothing. I have learned so much here about how humans can interact with nature and not harm it, and I am bringing back every single fact to the states and using it. I Love Pacha Mama, and Pacha Mama will always Love me.
Valentines day here is very different from the states. Yes, there are booths with flowers, chocolates and balloons to give to your Loved one, but they don’t overtake commercials and grocery store. People call everyone they know and say “I Love you! I wish happiness to you!” all day. My mom’s phone was ringing off the hook. It’s a different sentiment. Its not an eat what you can day, its to remind all those people who Love you and who you Love that that Love is still there. I Love you all, and hope your day of happiness and Love was a true one.
PS. I always use a capital L when I write Love because it makes me think of the importance of the word and the sentiment, just so you know :-)
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