In the great literature of all progressive societies, love is a verb. Reactive people
make it a feeling. They're driven by feelings. Hollywood has generally
scripted us to believe that we are not responsible -- that we are a product of
our feelings. But that does not describe reality. If our feelings control our actions,
it is because we have abdicated our responsibilty and empowered them to do so.
Proactive people make love a verb. If you want to study love, study those who
sacrifice for others, even for people who offend or do not love in return. If you
are a parent, look at the love you have for the children you sacrificed for.
Love is a value that is actualized. Love -- the feeling -- can be recaptured.
- Stephen Covey
