A Little Love – It Doesn’t Cost a Cent

A Little Love – It Doesn’t Cost a Cent
By Marie Jeddah B. Legaspi




The unselfish loyal concern for the good of others – it is love defined.

With a little kindness, it makes our universal pursuit of happiness a little less stressful.


Both are contagious and surprisingly, not everyone realizes that all is useless unless, we, as man; initiate the will. Just as how we take a deep breath of free oxygen in order to thrive existence (inhale... then exhale), it is always free to take in part to someone’s happiness. The cycle won't cost you a cent, thus, it won't require a complicated process as it goes on and on. When a soul intakes a dose of love, it begets kindness that circulates from the heart to the mind, producing fruits of sweet smiles – and a lifetime of favors; that flows back in return.


It’s harsh though; sometimes, the only way to prove that four letter word can be a lot more difficult. The sad reality dictates that man longs to reach the stars while pathetically disregards to see the beauty of flowers that blossom right at their foot. If only more “love-and-kindness generating machine” were invented and integrated on human, all we need to do is be naturally tenderhearted to others and be thankful for the outpour of blessings.


Drizzle of friendship. The inner concept is more than just hanging out or sharing your favorite kwek-kwek and fishballs to barkada. It is more than just doing your regular bullying activities to your faction’s favorite victims or sharing right and wrong answers during exams. Without friends, we are incomplete. Keep in mind that a friend is an extension of ours. Beyond giving advice and attention, we share a part of us.


Shower of sympathy. It is putting oneself to other’s shoes. You feel, reflect, and relate to somebody as if you take in part to their sufferings and try to lessen their burdens. Gently, you help ease pain not because you hear them wail during troublesome situation, but, it is because you listen to their problems. It is lending them your ears to absorb pain and eyes to enable a friend to see rays of light during their dark days.


Downpour of love. The best way to pay the collateral you owe to persons who dearly loves you but were never appreciated is to let that little affection prevail. There is no written rule stating that we need to pay people for all the good things they bring to us; well, they will not ask you to do so. But at least, try not to hurt them. Be sensitive. Never make someone feel they are important then just leave 'em all hanged up. Appreciate one’s being. You are very lucky to have people that gather at your side ready to outburst concern and support. Know what they see, feel, and think. Draw on your love and show a little kindness. Love them at their best, love them even more during their worst.


Be generous. A little love – I repeat, it doesn’t cost a cent.