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Love and Affection
by Rosally Saltsman
I'm feeling really good today, Baruch Hashem! I feel good
because I feel I have love and affection in my life. And I
wanted to share this feeling because many people feel that
they are missing this. Difficult relationships with people
close to them or the lack of certain types of relationships
makes them feel unloved and unworthy of love. But that's a
fallacy.
Both my parents died years ago. I have no siblings. I am
divorced: i.e. no spouse, no brothers, no sisters, no
parents, grandparents -- never knew them. HOWEVER, I have a
wonderful son, until 120, who tells me he loves me enough
times for ten children. I have a wonderful support system of
friends who make me feel loved AND I even have some fans
among my readers. [Count me -SW- in, Rosally.] I have
neighbors who think well of me and acquaintances who give me
the impression they're happy to see me. Baruch Hashem.
I don't always feel this way, which is why I'm postponing
making lunch for my wonderful son, to catch the mood before
it fades. There are days when three editors will reject my
articles. I'll fight with one of my best friends and my son
will remind me how close he is to leaving home. Then I'll
feel really depressed. But then I'll remember that the only
reason I fell depressed is that I generally get affection and
appreciation from these people. In short, it's a cycle of
good will.
While it's true there is genuine room for regret when people
are orphaned, widowed, divorced, childless, friendless,
whatever, they are almost never without someone who cares for
them deeply. And when all is said and done, our Father in
Heaven frequently bestows upon us tokens of His unconditional
and constant love.
We are all loved and if we sat down and took stock, we would
notice it. If we want still more love in our lives, Chazal
give us the perfect suggestion: love others more. As long as
we are loving and giving, we have love in our lives, and as
long as we're willing to recognize it, we have people who
love and appreciate us in our lives.
What can you do today for the person YOU love most in your
life? Maybe you can do something nice for yourself.
With love,
Rosally
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