Love Is Manifesto

Love is the ability to make connections in multiple ways in our ever changing world of chaos.

Love is not only romantic in nature, it can be seen as ….

• Self-Love
• Family
• Hobbies
• Music
• Values

When I look back through my blog posts, I see there is a pattern of ideas that inspired me to write about my life. Most importantly, I realized they were about things that were near and dear to me. The things that I value most, such as family, the outdoors, others, and self-worth.

Initially, I began this blog by posting a running selfie on the main page. This was something I never would have done before. I started running last year and never stopped. It was something I didn’t think I could do. I always said I was never a runner, but the more I pushed myself, the more I wanted to keep trying. Now, it is something I love to do. This is now my “me” time. I wrote was about a marathon runner named Lenny Maughan and discussed how he created works of art by running. I wanted others to see something important to me, running. I had an appreciation for what someone like Maughan has accomplished, but I wanted people to know that if they believe in something enough, they can become unstoppable. No matter what their goal was. This has been my journey with running. It is something I do for myself. Everyone should find something they enjoy doing for themselves. No, this isn’t selfish; it is necessary.

As I continued to make deeper connections in my work, I noticed that a couple of them revolved around the love for my family. I explained my daughter’s love for baking when a cake she spent all day making ended up on the floor. It was for her Nana, again this revolved around family. We are all very close. My parents live here, and my children see them often. I try and instill the same set of values that my parents taught me. Some of those are always to be honest, and do your best to generous when you can. Having patience is the key to success. An example, my daughter’s experience with the cake. Another connection about “family” I focused on captured special moments that my family and I shared between dawn and dusk. Signifying my love for both sunrises, sunsets, and my husband and children. Though life can get busy, you can even lose sight of one another, make time for each other. Cherish those moments with your kids as I do. They are only little once.

These experiences both capture what it means to love something or someone. Special memories are made by appreciating the little things in life.

———–Family ——————

I know this to be true……

Remember, aside from family, to me, the next important kind of love is self-love. While the pressures of today’s society teach us to love everyone but ourselves, it’s essential to make sure our health and happiness are not left out. We become so busy taking care of others and trying to achieve our goals at the same time. You have realized you are one person, Loving yourself means acknowledging self-power. Remain in pursuit of your passions, influences, or achieve that challenge you have been trying to overcome. These could be physical, weight loss, depression, or even a new career. As I created my Three Transitions blog, it presents multiple self-identities through Art. These are illusions about reflecting upon himself, also finding out who he is. I made a connection with this blog and this topic of self-love. He may have been experiencing multiple challenges within himself to portray such an emotional video.

As I analyzed the Flaming June painting, I reflected upon myself and visualized her struggling and looking for peace. This portrait caught my attention by her sleeping so peacefully. She looked comfortable. I chose to take a more in-depth look, and put myself in her place, sleeping on the terrace with the ocean in the background, letting things go as she sleeps.

The goal in all of this is to allow “Love” to be in everything you do. Love is generosity. Love is kind. Love is acceptance of one another, along with accepting yourself. Love is honest and open; how you should be with family and friends. Love is giving and exploring ways to help others. Love is NOT hateful or discriminatory. Love is patience, listening, and memories. Love is world changing. If we could all learn the value of love, our world would be a better place.