Loving is Our Most Natural State. 

Observe any baby smiling, cooing and giggling with delight at mommy, daddy and strangers.  Most animals are also naturally loving to members of their own species – and often that affection extends to other species and to humans.  Even ferocious lions and tigers have been known to “love” the humans who nurtured them since infancy.

Hey Girl Baby ABCs_of_Love (Photo credit: @fredsko)

Animals love easily and effortlessly and will aggressively defend the ones they love.  Humans, on the other hand, often develop convoluted love.  They may feel love at moments and then allow their thoughts and emotions to interfere with and block that love.  Their behavior may appear to be exactly the opposite of love, but if asked about it they may say with confidence “I love him” or “I love her.” Continue reading →