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Daily Question, October 21

When have I been surprised by love?

  • Papilio

    When I decided to write a check to someone who needed it more desperately than I, I realized I was loved profoundly.

  • Malag

    When I first realised there was a deep love inside for this person called me. From there, the love to those around me was more meaningful.

  • Hot Sauce

    In college, there was one time when I was having a mild panic attack at a restaurant we were eating at the night before our cross country meet. One of my friends sympathized and asked if I needed them to quiet down. I told her no and that I would be fine, but just the fact that she cared enough to say something and show concern was really sweet, and it was one of those small acts that had a big impact on me.

  • Ose
    Just want to say that love has been surprising me so often all the last years, by several of dear friends, close family, kind spiritual guidance and you all here. My first reply might have given the impression as if it was a matter of course for me to love in return while since long, I most painfully was aware that I was often unable to open up to truly love and which in fact was more of a struggle, and still is - but here I am, in process to be more able to love by now, starting to open up to i...

    Just want to say that love has been surprising me so often all the last years, by several of dear friends, close family, kind spiritual guidance and you all here. My first reply might have given the impression as if it was a matter of course for me to love in return while since long, I most painfully was aware that I was often unable to open up to truly love and which in fact was more of a struggle, and still is – but here I am, in process to be more able to love by now, starting to open up to it, starting to be able to love in return. I am deeply grateful for the help of these friends, for their kindness and love expressed.

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  • Melissa

    When I was holding my newborn son in my arms for the first time. In that instant I felt a love for all of humanity that I have never felt so powerful in my whole time on this EARTH. I felt totally connected to everyone as a human. I felt changed as a person filled with empathy that hadn’t existed that deeply in me until I held my baby son.

  • Mica

    I continue to be surprised by the love my infant son gave me. After having a 2nd child, and then a grandchild, I figured I must have been confused abut my infant son’s love – that infants weren’t capable of such love. But then my 2nd grandchild was born, and she loved everyone!

  • Don Jones

    Early in the journey, it was “I Love You”. Then I decided to stop discriminating and it became, “I Love”. After a while, I learned to drop the “I”. Now all there is, is “Love”.

  • Linda

    My husband tells me every day that he loves me. It always surprises me how it fills me up, no matter how many times I have heard it over the past 33 years!

  • Pollyanna Gladwell
    Today I am surprised anew by the love between me and my dear little dog, Puccini. In the course of two hours two weeks ago, he went from being a healthy, bouncy 14 year- young fellow to a staggering, stumbling old man. The diagnosis was vestibular disease and it can get better, but after some initial progress, he has deteriorated. The vet thinks perhaps a mild stroke has occurred and we are trying some new medication, but it doesn’t look good so far. Our walks are over and I have to ...

    Today I am surprised anew by the love between me and my dear little dog, Puccini. In the course of two hours two weeks ago, he went from being a healthy, bouncy 14 year- young fellow to a staggering, stumbling old man.

    The diagnosis was vestibular disease and it can get better, but after some initial progress, he has deteriorated. The vet thinks perhaps a mild stroke has occurred and we are trying some new medication, but it doesn’t look good so far.

    Our walks are over and I have to help him outside to do his business. But he isn’t in pain, so I feel comfortable about taking the vet’s advice and holding on to him for a few more days to see if the new pills make any difference.

    He has always been cuddly and like most dogs is a being of pure love. But now, in his hour of need, his eyes reflect the love I have for him in a new way. I’m not getting much done around the place, because I like to lie beside him for a good part of the day and night and make the most of what I fear is our brief remaining time together.

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  • Elaine

    When I wake up to knowing that love comes in myriad forms — that it is not necessarily a feeling and not necessarily expressed verbally, that it is both intimate and cosmic, that it is present both in life and in death. And that much depends on my receptivity.

  • Lauren Houg

    I was surprised by how I couldn’t answer this question right away. After reading responses below, I realize that I do not actively think about the love I have in my life. I do think that showing small acts of love go a long way and I need to remember to show that now especially during this difficult time in the world.

  • Lauryn

    First question that has stumped me. Maybe it’s just that I don’t quite know how to recognize, acknowledge, and accept love in my life.

  • Zenith

    There was someone in my life years ago. I was schocked by the strength of the love. That person has since passed on. I will never forget them.

  • Monique Marie

    My parents loving me no matter how many mistakes i make.

  • Carol
    Good Morning, I was pondering yesterday's and today's questions when I read the quote below. It is such a powerful reminder of the importance of kindness. What we say and what we do, matters. My sister found this quote on a site called "1 Life 2 Love." You may think you are completely insignificant in this world…But, Someone drinks coffee from a favorite cup that you gave them. Someone heard a song on the radio that reminded them of you. Someone read the book that you recommended and plung...

    Good Morning, I was pondering yesterday’s and today’s questions when I read the quote below. It is such a powerful reminder of the importance of kindness. What we say and what we do, matters. My sister found this quote on a site called “1 Life 2 Love.”

    You may think you are completely insignificant in this world…But, Someone drinks coffee from a favorite cup that you gave them. Someone heard a song on the radio that reminded them of you. Someone read the book that you recommended and plunged headfirst into it. Someone smiled after a hard day’s work and smiled because they remembered the joke you told them that day. Someone loves him/herself a little bit more because you gave them a compliment. Never think that you have no influence whatsoever.
    Your trace which you leave behind with every good deed cannot be erased. Author Unknown

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  • Shellan

    my husband surprises me all the time with thoughtful unexpected things he does for me like doing a lot of maintance on the car, unexpected date day, cooking dinner…

  • devy

    Firstly, I was surprised by love by learning to love myself and realizing how awesome I am. Also during my times of difficulties in the past, I have had people step up and offer their support, their words of encouragement and just an ear to listen. Their actions taught me to do and be the same to others in need.

  • Trish

    During times of doubt & confusion I have been surprised by people coming alongside me to just be there to love me. They have been people that don’t know me well at all and it has meant the world to me. What a treasure to know the kindness of others.

  • 333USA

    I have been so fortunate to be in love with the same person for the last 35 years. That blessing has been complemented by there too lovely Sons new always, they love us. Yesterday I had the present surprise of sensing the emotion which was as much hope as it was love of someone that I came across that I was helping. It was a great feeling.

  • sunnypatti
    When I finally felt it for myself several years ago, that was a surprise. And that changed everything! I was surprised when I fell in love again, after spending way too long in a toxic marriage. I knew I would love again, but never expected this beautiful gift we have been given to share. I feel like pinching myself sometimes to remind myself that I’m not dreaming! At my uncle’s funeral the other day, my brother surprised me with love when he grabbed my hand during the service after we mad...

    When I finally felt it for myself several years ago, that was a surprise. And that changed everything!
    I was surprised when I fell in love again, after spending way too long in a toxic marriage. I knew I would love again, but never expected this beautiful gift we have been given to share. I feel like pinching myself sometimes to remind myself that I’m not dreaming!

    At my uncle’s funeral the other day, my brother surprised me with love when he grabbed my hand during the service after we made eye contact. He saw me fighting tears and lent me some much-needed comfort in that moment..

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