All over this country brothers and sisters are showing their love to each buy exchaning gifts, momentos, words of devtion and things of that nature. Valentines is a "holiday" at it's base that promotes the showing of this love. However I for one do not participate for several reason. One, the day in and of itself is rooted in a paganistic traditon that was started in Rome, so for me to take part in that is a little unsettling. Secondly, something is definitely wrong when if one day out of the year defines not only your relationship, but it defines you within the relationship. Self worth is not determined by someone telling that they love you. Nor is it determined by an expensive trinket given to you by a significant other. No, self worth always begins with self love and acceptance of self. When we can love ourselves for who we are and where we are then self worth protects us looking outside of us for that feeling of being loved.
Although I don't participate in Valentines Day I definitely celebrate black love. As a man I truly believe that showing your mate through words and actions how much you care for them is an essential part of every day life. No person is promised tomorrow and it is for that reason we tell those we love how we feel about that. It is true that love is not just a word, it is an action that aligns itself with the deeds and actions of the person who is professing, manifesting his/her love. Love is not just a word, it is a place where happiness, memories, kisses, gentle touches,& lustful looks of admiration dwells. Love is a wonderful thing, but in my opinion there is nothing like Black Love. It proves it self to be satisfying, intensely gratifying and at the same time fulfilling.
When we love we love hard and without boundaries and it is for that reason that when things go awry the pain is devistating. Why? When you connect with the one you were made to be with and things don't work out it is like losing a piece of yourself. The one thing about love that we as a people need to really remember is love must be nurtured and cultivated for growth. People are going to grow and evolve and as they grow and evolve, so does their capacity and committment to love. And that is as it should be. Love should never be stale, redundant and predictable because all that will do is make things boring, intolerable and uncomfortable. So I join you in celebrating black love in its entirety because I understand what it is like when Teddy P said "Feels so good, lovin' somebody when somebody loves you back". That is why I dedicated my entire page to the love of life, Cecily for re-opening my heart so that I may be a recepient of this beautiful love that the Creator has ordained to exist between the two of us. Thank you baby. Peace
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