There is no question that love is powerful. It can make us do crazy, amazing, sometimes questionable things. One thing that love can be powerful for is healing. There are many types of love that can help us heal.
What are those types of love?
1. Love through friends
By developing and leaning into our friendships we no longer feel alone in our struggles. Our friends often can share similar stories, similar experiences that help us work through our own struggles.
2. Love through family
Family is a cornerstone in life that always seems to be there. For good or for bad, family is there. For those of us lucky enough to have great relationships with our family, they can be a great source of security when we need it.
3. Love through our partner
A happy relationship can be an extreme source of joy, security, and reliability. Having a partner that you can bounce feelings off of is fantastic as we work through the many concerns or questions in our lives.
And because our partner often knows us intimately, we put more trust in their opinions and rely on their honesty.
4. Love through helping others
By giving our time to help others, we are able to put our own lives in perspective. This helps us to accept, respect, and appreciate the moments in our lives that got us where we are today.
Whether you find love in each of these four corners or one, love holds up a mirror to us but also supports us when we falter. Love does not judge, it accepts, supports, and appreciates. Through this you can find the power to love yourself and to heal.
Having trouble finding love in your life?