People read poems inspired by it or write songs about it but do we actually know what love is? That is something to think of on National Love People Day which is held every year on September 30. The majority of religions and non-religious spiritual practices focus on the concept of sharing love sincerely without expecting anything in return. This day is dedicated to supporting and inspiring others with the might of unconditional love.
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Timeline of National Love People Day
1500s (Chief Montezuma and Chocolate) – Emperor of the Aztec Empire, Mexico’s legendary Chief Montezuma, believed chocolate to be an aphrodisiac, drank 50 cups a day before spending time with the 600 women in his harem.
1967 (The Beatles Released An Iconic Love Song) – The Beatles wrote “All You Need is Love,” a homage to the ideals of the Summer of Love, and released the song as a single.
1969 (John Lennon and Yoko Ono Hosted a Bed-In) – John and Yoko invited the press up to their hotel room to be interviewed while in bed during their honeymoon as a form to protest the Vietnam War and to emphasize the need for peace.
2017 (Lifeline Church launched National Love People Day) – Lifeline Church, based in Chicago, wanted National Love People Day to bring the community together as a tribute to its founders, Pastors Reggie and London Royal, in the spirit of unconditional love.
Activities On National Love People Day
Help someone else
The spirit of National Love People Day is epitomized by the idea of random acts of kindness. Share a gift or resource with someone in need. Write a check for cancer research. Offer to babysit so your friend can go out on a date night with their spouse or partner. Give blood at a blood bank because it is one of the best ways to express to people you do not even know the love of life.
Express your love with the arts
By writing a poem or even sharing it at a poetry slam, spread the message of National Love People Day. Paint a picture or do a dance in the name of love. Art is an amazing outlet for showing how interconnected we are as a human race in these divisive times.
Be nice
Sometimes showing empathy or just a gentle word of support to a friend going through hard times is a very good way to honor National Love People Day. There is no physical labor to undergo or money involved. Share a listening ear, a hug, or a cup of coffee with someone you do or do not know. It can very much help them.
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It’s up and down
It is not exactly known who is counting but scientists believe that people will experience love seven times before they marry.
Sappho wrote about it
Sappho, the Greek poetess, dedicated verse to her favorite female lovers on the island of Lesbos, from which the term “lesbian” has derived.
Our engagement rings express it
The majority of us wear engagement rings on the left hand’s fourth finger because the Greeks believed that this finger was the vein of love that ran directly to the heart.
Our wedding rings confirm it
The ancient Egyptians used a circle design indicating love as eternal along with the moon and the sun.
Sometimes we fall out of it
Around year four, married couples tend to divorce though, if they stay together, the next turbulent point is year eight.
Why We Love National Love People Day
We are in love with love
Scientists associate the release of the chemical dopamine when we experience either that phenomenon called “love at first sight,” or pleasure. So, Love makes us feel good. It is also why we feel glad when we do something pleasant for someone else. Love is that strong factor that keeps us doing for others despite getting anything in return.
True love is unselfish
Romantic writers have reflected on the idea of “selfish love,” for ages, but that is an inaccurate use of the term. In fact, real love is unconditional, it is without restrictions or limitations. National Love People Day opens up a framework for discussion about why love is essential without regard to national background, ethnicity, color, or religion. Love is the polar opposite of selfishness. it is open and caring.
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Real love is within
The founders of the Lifeline Church established the National Love People Day in order to honor how love forms with the self and then spreads outward to others. We love ourselves when we maintain a healthy lifestyle, eat healthy foods, and develop good habits. We open up the dialogue to include the love of other people after we show ourselves, love.
