THE AE JOURNAL

There are some people who believe love's seasonal, others who believe love's unconditional, and another group who vehemently feels that love is an evolutionary adaptation. These group of people think that love does not 'really' exist but is a mere evolutionary adaptation to help us with our survival.

What is love? Can it be defined?

A while ago this past summer I used to venture to Brooklyn, NY to be interviewed by Dennis Bellone, for his documentary about LOVE. He later ventured off to Europe on a film project, I really do need to touch base with him soon-- on any updates. It's been a while, well that's besides the point.

Back to love--

I wish to start off by saying that perhaps love has no definition? It has been a running thought in my mind for quite a while. Maybe I should rephrase that by saying that love has no true overall standard definition. In discussing a plausible definition for love, I feel that there are 'parts' to the definition of love that vary on each person. As a result, it's unique for every individual while holding other parts that are standard for everyone. I shall explain.

The standard part holds a common universal acceptance:

I only think that we all can agree on one thing, that love is serious.

Everything else is introspective.

So therefore, how can one truly define it? In the average dictionary there are over ten entries that define love.

Back in New York, Bellone informed me that he interviewed several young women on what they felt was love. He found that their perceptions seemed to be muddled and strongly influenced by a 'Hollywood' fantasy of love or the lack there of from a movie.

I find that our beliefs are based on our own experiences, which is why many people have their own ideas of what love is. It is because of this that I personally feel, that there is no 'one' definition for love.



I dare you to say he does not know what love is? She has no inkling because she is far too young? Well, love is not objective it's subjective so therefore how can you define it-- for everyone else?

Just a thought, what do you think?!


In other news, I have an interview with the largest cancer research center of the world ! I also have a photo shoot coming up. Today I clocked in 60 miles since last Monday on my run. I'm excited.

Have a great weekend.

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