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More Than Flowers
When was the last time you demonstrated your love for that “special” someone? Do you remember how you felt when you said I love you, merely through an act of kindness and giving? Maybe today is the perfect time to do something lovingly, like offering fresh flowers.
[Part 1 – Topic]
Love encompasses many internal emotions, which are often expressed with external gestures (like giving flowers). There are many different types and colors of flowers. Some with more aroma than others. All seemingly appreciated during that moment of receiving from someone sincere.
Those deep-rooted feelings of love should actually help you realize that you are indeed “alive”. All presentations of flowers should have some level of significance or value to every relationship. Even if only to identify your sincere affection through the giving of something beautiful.
Every husband and every wife have their own “individual” life, and they bring those two together to create one combined (living) marital unit. The occasional gift of flowers should remind your sweet heart that you enjoy sharing this life together. Even wild flowers picked from an open field can be exciting.
[Part 2 – Problem]
At times though, one or even both partners may have given up on the idea of “expression” through the giving and receiving of flowers. If the love of your life is allergic to most “real” flowers, consider “artificial”. Or, find something totally different which demonstrates your sincere affection.
Perhaps there may even be other distractions right now. Pressures from other responsibilities and commitments outside of the home. Even people who mean well may pull you in multiple directions. Try not to go too long before you tell your spouse I love you (in some “visual” way).
Not seeing the importance of telling your spouse I love and appreciate you may also cause some level of concern. Try not to ever dismiss the loving gestures your other half would really enjoy receiving from you.
[Part 3 – Solution]
Flowers, whichever ones you select to offer the love of your life, will demonstrate your interest in having a “living” relationship. Hopefully both the giver and the receiver of these beautiful flowers will embrace the reality that every relationship should embrace “life” and “freshness”.
When was the last time you told your life partner you really enjoy “sharing” this life together? Not being the “hermit of the hills” all of your days. But willfully deciding to bring both of your individual lives together to “support” one another.
Maybe flowers are already on your to-do list, to either give or receive (or both). Or, perhaps you should identify something else which conveys your love and desire for your spouse. What do you intend to do this week to capture the attention of your other half?
From one who forever remains…
“Under the Shadow of the Almighty” (Psalm 91:1),
Shawn Episcopo
Christian Community for Married Men and Women — (Knights) & (Damsels)