Spread Love | The Odyssey Online
Start writing a post
Relationships

Spread Love

Small phrases can go a long way.

12
Spread Love
Kate McMurry

Spread love. That particular phrase is plastered on each Facebook wall, captioned in seas of Instagram posts, and otherwise seen and said by person after person, yet it is all too easy to forget the meaning of it. It is so often forgotten that spreading love does not necessarily have to be extreme; one does not have to yell from the rooftops to show that they care about those in their lives. Sometimes all it takes is a "good job" to a project partner, a "thank you" to someone who has worked hard, a "be safe" to a family member or friend. Though one might be surprised to know this, I am personally quite terrified of telling people how I feel in person. I can send them a text with paragraphs of appreciation for them, write them a song with metaphors with their name inscribed in them, and so on, but I find it incredibly difficult to just look them in the eyes and tell them how much they mean to me. In short, I am not one of extravagant verbalization in face-to-face situations, so a simple "this reminded me of you" or a tap with a random object or an out of the blue comment about how "you are the true MVP" is all I can really do. So, maybe selfishly, I would like to assume I am not alone in this and that people really do have meaningful intentions in their simplistic yet grand kind words and gestures as I do. I would like to believe, and I do believe, that spreading love simply can mean more than one would ever anticipate and so, with this one late night request, I close out this letter to you: try it. Spread love simply.

Report this Content
This article has not been reviewed by Odyssey HQ and solely reflects the ideas and opinions of the creator.
Featured

15 Mind-Bending Riddles

Hopefully they will make you laugh.

179229
 Ilistrated image of the planet and images of questions
StableDiffusion

I've been super busy lately with school work, studying, etc. Besides the fact that I do nothing but AP chemistry and AP economics, I constantly think of stupid questions that are almost impossible to answer. So, maybe you could answer them for me, and if not then we can both wonder what the answers to these 15 questions could be.

Keep Reading...Show less
Entertainment

Most Epic Aurora Borealis Photos: October 2024

As if May wasn't enough, a truly spectacular Northern Lights show lit up the sky on Oct. 10, 2024

6391
stunning aurora borealis display over a forest of trees and lake
StableDiffusion

From sea to shining sea, the United States was uniquely positioned for an incredible Aurora Borealis display on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, going into Friday, Oct. 11.

It was the second time this year after an historic geomagnetic storm in May 2024. Those Northern Lights were visible in Europe and North America, just like this latest rendition.

Keep Reading...Show less
 silhouette of a woman on the beach at sunrise
StableDiffusion

Content warning: This article contains descriptions of suicide/suicidal thoughts.

When you are feeling down, please know that there are many reasons to keep living.

Keep Reading...Show less
Relationships

Power of Love Letters

I don't think I say it enough...

451907
Illistrated image of a letter with 2 red hearts
StableDiffusion

To My Loving Boyfriend,

  • Thank you for all that you do for me
  • Thank you for working through disagreements with me
  • Thank you for always supporting me
  • I appreciate you more than words can express
  • You have helped me grow and become a better person
  • I can't wait to see where life takes us next
  • I promise to cherish every moment with you
  • Thank you for being my best friend and confidante
  • I love you and everything you do

To start off, here's something I don't say nearly enough: thank you. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. You do so much for me that I can't even put into words how much I appreciate everything you do - and have done - for me over the course of our relationship so far. While every couple has their fair share of tiffs and disagreements, thank you for getting through all of them with me and making us a better couple at the other end. With any argument, we don't just throw in the towel and say we're done, but we work towards a solution that puts us in a greater place each day. Thank you for always working with me and never giving up on us.

Keep Reading...Show less
Lifestyle

11 Signs You Grew Up In Hauppauge, NY

Because no one ever really leaves.

22966
Map of Hauppauge, New York
Google

Ah, yes, good old Hauppauge. We are that town in the dead center of Long Island that barely anyone knows how to pronounce unless they're from the town itself or live in a nearby area. Hauppauge is home to people of all kinds. We always have new families joining the community but honestly, the majority of the town is filled with people who never leave (high school alumni) and elders who have raised their kids here. Around the town, there are some just some landmarks and places that only the people of Hauppauge will ever understand the importance or even the annoyance of.

Keep Reading...Show less

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Facebook Comments