Love Notes

Posted on by goldenlifemusings

The month of love is nearly over, but the beautiful fingerprints of the month still remain. Love has a way of lingering, long after the calendar page has turned.

This month was also the mark of another trip around the sun for me. Like many, this season is always reflective. This year, I reflected on the many relationships I cherish, which include sister, daughter, friend, and partner.

Here are some notes I wrote to myself in honor of those relationships, and I hope they resonate with you as well.

  1. If we truly love the way God loves, it is not circumstantial or conditional.
     It does not operate on “if, then” statements. Love shows up even when the conditions are not ideal.
  2. Love overlooks imperfections and embraces the beauty of humanity.
     It chooses grace over perfection and understanding over unrealistic expectations.
  3. While it may not always feel good, love includes being able to give and receive correction.
     Real love cares enough to speak truth and humility enough to receive it.
  4. Patient love looks like being quiet, even when the other person is wrong.
     Sometimes it looks like walking away and returning to the conversation when hearts are calmer.
  5. Kind love looks like offering a hug, smile, or encouraging word in place of criticism.
     It asks, “What does this moment need?” instead of “What do I want to say?”
  6. A love that does not keep a record of wrongs lets things go.
     It refuses to store pain as ammunition for future disagreements.
  7. Love receives forgiveness even when it isn’t given.
     It releases the weight, not for them, but for your own peace.
  8. Self-love looks like making sure you include yourself in your week’s to-do list.
     Rest, joy, and boundaries are not luxuries. They are necessities.
  9. Real love is giving people the space to be themselves without you editing them.
     It allows room for growth without control or comparison.
  10. Love honors seasons, understanding that not every relationship looks the same forever.
     Some relationships shift, some deepen, some require distance, and all can still be held with care.

As I look back on this month, I am reminded that love is less about grand gestures and more about daily choices. The choice to be patient. The choice to be kind. The choice to let go, to grow, and to trust God with every relationship we hold dear. I hope that these notes serve as a gentle reminder that love always leaves room for God’s light to shine through each of us.

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