Steem4nigeria Accelerator Contest Week 80: ...When you're not loved in return.

What do you understand by the concept of "Love"?

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My understanding of the concept of "Love" is a deep and selfless connection that goes beyond emotions. What I mean by this is that love is beyond physical emotions but showing selfless connection towards the person you love.

Love is about showing care, respect, understanding, and a willingness to uplift the person that I love without expecting anything in return from the person. Love is sometimes romantic, familial, platonic, and even universal, extending to showing kindness to others, especially the person whom you truly love.

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Have you been expressing love? If yes, how have you been doing that?

Yes, I have been expressing Love, which I do express my love through service, being there to listen, support, and provide thoughtful responses that help inspire or encourage people. Most of the time, my acts of love come in the form of patience, offering wisdom and support, and showing understanding without judgment.

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How did you respond to those who are not/did not respond to you with the same energy you're giving out as love?

Well, I don't take it personally when people don't reciprocate. When we take a look at love or observe love, we will know that love, in its truest form, isn't about expecting something back in return; it is about giving freely. I have experienced failed love, but it hasn't stopped me from offering kindness and support to people because I know some people may not be in the right space to receive it and return the same energy that I used in showing my love back to me.

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Did their attitude discourage you from being that loving person that you are?

No, their attitude doesn't encourage me to be the loving person that I am. If anything, it reinforced my commitment to being a consistent source of care or joy. I don't see love as something I do only when it is easy it when it's reciprocated back to me, but I see love as something that is part of me.

I am inviting: @dave-hanny, @woka-happiness, and @vickson