"LOVE ON VALENTINE'S DAY"
Eighteen and a half years ago my husband and I read "The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck to each other as we drove on our honeymoon. My parents watched my kids while Steve and I drove to Orlando where we stayed in my parents home and visited Disney World. We took a trip to Lake Wales, not far from Orlando, where we strolled the beautiful grounds of the Bok Tower Gardens. We went up to St. Augustine which is a quaint, beautiful, and historic city on the ocean. It was a lovely week I will never forget.
This book I obviously will never forget either. I have recently found myself thinking and talking about some of the ideas from that book. I think it is time to reread it. One idea that is playing in my mind has to do with the nature of true love. "....we are concerned for someone's spiritual growth..." (p. 118 of "The Road Less Traveled" by M. Scott Peck, M.D.)
Mature, healthy love is intimately concerned with the spiritual growth of the person loved. When this is mutual it is a powerful relationship. Yes! That sounds right to me. Love is a beautiful spiritual connection.
Happy Valentine's Day to all of you with love in your hearts for others. I consider all those I love to be my valentines. This includes my hubby, children, friends, and blogging friends.
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!
Prayer Girl
(Photo credit: Valentine's Heart - WP by Lilyas)
Prayer Girl
(Photo credit: Valentine's Heart - WP by Lilyas)
