Anointedtoday.blogspot.com: Love The Universal Language

Did you know that love is a universal language that can be spoken and felt all over the world?

Think about this:

Your Love Language

What is your love language? Love may mean different things to different people. Simplypsychology.org., describes the 5 love languages as words of affirmation, quality time, physical touch, acts of service, receiving gifts. Have you taken the time to determine which ones are yours? Have you taken time to see which one that your loved one may need?

2. Most Popular Love Language

Love is Powerful. What is the most popular love Language? According to wftv.com quality time ranking 31.5% is the most popular love language in America. The further added that physical touch ranks 27.5, acts of service ranks 15%, words of affirmation 15%, and gifts ranked 11%. I could see how quality of time ranked the highest because in today’s society seemingly everyone is rushing to attempt to get as much done in a day’s time as possible. Single mothers seem to have to raise their children on their own. Many individuals are employed in two or three jobs instead of only one. A deliberate decision is needed to prioritize quality time. They further added that music can also be a language of love according to a study. If your partner likes K-pop, they are the most likely of any music fan base to cherish quality time in their love life. While country fans, on the other hand, are quite the opposite.

3. Building a Love That Lasts

What are the 4 keys to building a love that lasts? Greatergood.berkeley.edusuggests harmonious passion, cultivating positive emotions, savoring the good times, and knowing and building on your character strengths. That is great. I still appreciate the Bible verse about love. This passage is commonly referred to as the Love Chapter. 1 Corinthians 13. I particularly enjoy the verses about love. They are as follows: verse 4. Love is patient, love is kind, it does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. Verse 5. It does not dishonor others, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Verse 6. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices in the truth (v.7). It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always preserves, and verse 8. Love never fails.

4. Love Heals

Does love aid healing? It is possible. 1 Peter 4:8 Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins. (NIV). Studies illustrate that the chemical and functional changes occurring with a love-empowered heart make us more resilient to pain and stress, reduce the risk of and promote improved recovery from cardiovascular events (strokes and heart attacks), and even help us fight off infections. Psychologytoday.com talks about this. They further added examples of how many parents have overcome addictions to alcohol or cigarettes in an expression of love for their newborn child or how many soldiers have made enormous sacrifices for their love of country and family? I can see that. This reminds me of how often people thank my husband for his service. My husband is a veteran. He also is very patriotic. His response to them is, “You were worth fighting for.” To my amazement many people are surprised to hear him say that, because they usually are expecting him to just say, “Your welcome.”

5. Unconditional Love

Have you felt unconditional love? Do you know what unconditional love looks like? Healthline.com talks about unconditional love as a selfless act, it can benefit emotional health, it feels secure, it’s altruistic, and it involves acceptance and forgiveness. You know it is not love when strings or conditions are attached. Have you heard someone say, "If you loved me, you'd do this?" If you loved me you would do that?”

6. Tough Love

What is tough love? Have you ever had to use tough love? I believe when parenting there may be times when tough love is needed. During my children's upbringing, we engaged in role-playing activities. My two oldest children described me as favoring my youngest and giving her a pat on the shoulder no matter what she did. I had never thought I did that until I saw them doing the role playing. I needed to start using tough love. How many of you have been guilty of favoring one of your children? After the role playing I started looking at situations and sometimes saying to myself, “If this was not your child would you allow a certain behavior? I would ask myself that question. Children often don't notice that parents tend to become more relaxed with each additional child.

7. Your Immune System

Some individuals experience rapid recovery from illnesses. Have you ever wondered why that is? Uthealthaustin.org., suggests that feeling loved and supported can strengthen the immune system and that those with a strong support system tend to recover more quickly from illnesses. They further added that happily married couples report fewer complaints of back pain and headaches; happily married couples are 10% more likely to experience restful sleep. Can anyone identify with this? This is love in action.

I have talked about this before. During COVID-19 I was concerned during the month lockdown in our state. Would my husband and I tolerate each other? How would we cope under the circumstances. Although I'd heard about families struggling in close quarters, we had no issues. I was thankful for that.

Since love is a universal language and means different things to different people I ask you, “What does love mean to you?”

Source:

The 5 Love Languages Explained

What’s the Most Popular Love Language in America?

Four Keys to Building a Love that Lasts

4 Ways Love Heals the Heart

What’s (Unconditional) Love Got to Do with It?

Ten Surprising Health Benefits of Love

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