Love is an amazing thing. It has been called a force of nature. Even though love creates feelings inside of us, it has been scientifically defined as “not” an emotion. From the beginning of time it has been talked about and it has been described in numerous ways. The most important thing about love is that it is a positive and good thing to have in your life.
LOVE AND CONNECTIONS
Being loved and giving love is a basic human need. Humans have a need to be and feel connected to others. The more love we give, the more love we feel. Love produces powerful hormones that make people feel good. Experiencing love daily not only keeps us healthier but creates a more beautiful life.
Love is experienced through our connections to others. It can come in a variety of ways. Romantic love, love for family, spiritual love, love in friendships, community or neighborly love, and love of our pets are common connections. Experiencing love daily enriches our lives. Just having lunch with a friend or petting a dog or cat for 15 minutes can increase good love chemicals, reduce stress and have positive effects. Studies show that we are healthier with connections.
LOVE, HEALTH AND HAPPINESS
Benefits of having strong connections are living longer, aging better and having a happier life. Research has indicated that people who have love in their life have a healthier heart, lower blood pressure and fewer strokes. Having a loving heart means having the benefits of being happier and calmer, with less stress and negative emotions. People who love may also have less pain and heal more rapidly. With so many good benefits, it makes sense to make time for love each day.
THE TOP BEAUTY BENEFITS OF LOVE & CONNECTIONS
- Look happier
- Mood elevated
- May smile more
THE TOP HEALTH BENEFITS OF LOVE & CONNECTIONS
- Stress relief
- Helps heart
- Lower blood pressure
- Faster recovery
- Support and less lonely
HOW TO SPEND MORE TIME IN LOVE AND CONNECTING
One of the best ways to cultivate more love in your life is to spend time with others forming and building relationships. Realizing that we are all connected and having empathy for others softens negative feelings and can bring an overall love for humanity.
