Sometimes love emerges quietly and gently into our lives. A soft voice and feeling, pure and clear, like crystal-clear water. Obviously, water flows in rivers at different speeds, and it can be purer or, at times, muddier, just as it is in life. Some periods in life are clearer; we know the direction to move and what to do. At other times, however, there are misunderstandings, as if we’re stuck and not moving at all – yet, when looking back later, we realize that this period in life was necessary.

Love, even unconditional love – which is considered the purest – carries us forward in a completely different rhythm than love with conditions. Sometimes, when reflecting on the events happening in the world today, the question arises: why is there a need for such pain and suffering – violence and wars, conflicts with loved ones, and grievances against those we dislike? What would be the remedy or medicine that could erase this pain and hunger? Is it perhaps for this reason that unconditional love is regarded as so pure and sacred?

Thus, these lines of poetry emerged after this reflection on the clear starry evening of October 20, 2024. Perhaps this gives you some food for thought and encourages you to use more love in your life. Not just towards others but also towards yourself. Be gentler with yourself, using love and care, and trust. Perhaps this is what you need to try to start caring about yourself?