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Mystics say that
'love' is the stuff our souls are made of.
A moment of true
love can bring tears to our eyes and flutter in our hearts. Such moments are
eternal. They give purpose to our very existence on earth. We wonder sometimes
'Why am I here?', 'Where did I come from?' and 'What is my purpose now
that I am here?'
The feeling of
love puts to rest these questions – that whatever reason for which I came onto
this blue-green marble floating in the abyss of space, it is a feeling worth
living for and worth dying for – again and again.
The emotions
associated with love spring from our souls. Within us, lies the fountainhead of
the most beautiful inexpressible feelings. These beautiful feelings rush forth in
moments of love for others and can only be described in one word – ecstasy.
So, when I feel
like expressing my love to a close friend, my mom, dad, brother, sister,
grandma or grandpa – we come across a common hurdle. Words fall short. Ah ! If
only I could say it better, one feels within. Only if I could put together my
feelings into the apt words so that my dear one feels what I feel..
Feelings need
words in order to be conveyed. Words, after all are potent. They carry power
which can pierce the psyche of human beings. They can cut the veil of routine
and convey the essence of our feelings. They can communicate how you exactly
feel if framed together in right phrases and sentences. Words can create moments
which can last forever. They can bring a smile on your loved one's face along
with happy tears. They can trigger an avalanche of memories and swell one up. They
outlive one's life. Words of care and love remain etched in eternity.
We, as humans
are all the same. That is our common ground to connect with each other, feel
for each other. One fine day, I thought – if I can put into words what others
feel, especially love more than anything else – how wonderful would that be? I
would help someone connect with the other a little more, for love is so
infinite that the more it brings hearts together, there is still room for so
much more.
So,
I began writing through Etsy. I had three requests in the first 10
days. The first – was from Suzanne who wanted to wish Niekie, her best friend,
a very happy birthday and wondered if I could write a poem for her. The second
was for Amy who wanted to announce her pregnancy and due date to her near ones.
There was a third request from Debbie who wanted a personalized bereavement
speech for her grandmother. I was glad I could make them happy with my writings.
In such a short
span, I am realizing the power to connect with people I don't know but who
share the same humanity like we all do. I hope I keep writing and fulfilling needs
to express people's feelings during special occasions – birthdays, baby
announcements, bereavement, expressing love, friendship, asking someone out, making
a proposal, saying I Love You, customized wedding vows, congratulatory message
or customized speech for the best man or maid of honor for a wedding.
Hope to be of
good service in such a noble endeavor. I feel blessed J
