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Love is Universal. But Why?

Since love is present in all human cultures, eras, and locations, it is frequently said to as universal

By Md. Mustafizur RahmanPublished 8 months ago 3 min read

There are evolutionary benefits to love. Love strengthens links between partners, families, communities, and parents and children, which promotes cooperation and survival. This is particularly true for humans, who depend on other people for social learning, protection, and support. It’s from our Biological Roots.

Every human being seeks emotional security, significance, and connection. These profound psychological demands are met by love. It helps people feel important and like they belong, both of which are critical for mental wellness. You can describe it as a Emotional Fulfillment.

Although there are many different ways to show love (romantic, family, friendship, etc.), the fundamental emotion is the same in all cultures. Love is a universal human theme that is reflected and reinforced in art, music, storytelling, and rituals. It’s a Expression of Culture.

Love—love for oneself, for others, or for the divine—is central to many religions and ideologies. People believe it to be a transcendent energy that binds them to something bigger than themselves. You mean it Spiritual and Philosophical Significance..

Almost everyone can connect to love in all of its manifestations, whether it be joyous or terrible. One of the few feelings that genuinely transcends language, location, and identity is this one.

Love expresses itself through intention, action, and presence. The silent support of a friend, the tender touch of a parent, or the act of kindness of a stranger all have a greater impact than words. People may perceive love in a glance, a gesture, or a sacrifice even if they do not speak the same language.

Love never dies. It is possible to experience love for a deceased person, someone you have not seen in years, or even a location or a memory. That perseverance demonstrates that love is a persistent presence rather than only an emotion.

Love is very personal on one level; it is the connection between two people, the love you have for your partner or your child. It also scales up to the collective: love for the environment, a cause, or a community. Love has the capacity to change societies as well as individual lives because of its duality.

Love is what fuels art, music, literature, and invention. It drives people to build, to express, to leave something meaningful behind. Without love, much of what gives life beauty and depth would not exist.

It also teaches us hard truths: that to love is to risk pain, that real love often requires sacrifice, forgiveness, and growth. But in those lessons, we grow closer to what it means to be fully human.

We become more than we were because of love. We develop when someone has faith in us, encourages us, or just sticks with us. Love inspires us to take chances, confront our anxieties, and mend past hurts. It envisions what we might become in addition to accepting who we are.

To love is to take a chance. Because it makes us more open, it is a bold act. We run the risk of vulnerability, rejection, and loss. Nevertheless, people continue to choose love. That conveys a powerful message: love is worth the risk. It is more powerful than fear.

Love can sometimes be calm surrender. shedding one's pride. paying close attention. Putting peace above right. In its most potent form, love is about letting people be who they truly are while yet choosing to remain connected, not about dominance or possession.

Your heart can be broken by love. It may put you to the test. Since both people and relationships are flawed, true love frequently involves hardship. However, adversity does not equate to a lack of affection. Forgiveness, perseverance, and the choice to continue being there are frequently the ways in which the depth of love is demonstrated.

Love is perceived by some as a spiritual power, something sacred, heavenly, or limitless. It could be the sensation of oneness you get from being in nature, of belonging to something bigger than yourself. According to that perspective, love is what we are made of, not just what we feel.

The appearance of love is not always dramatic. It can occasionally be found in:

brewing tea for a weary person

merely sending a note to let you know that you are on my mind.

sharing quiet and tranquility

remaining awake to converse despite being worn out

Recalling a person's coffee preferences

These insignificant, silent acts? They are also love. And it is because of them that life feels purposeful.

Love is a multifaceted concept. It is a range: harsh, tender, happy, sad, commonplace, and transcendent. But it connects wherever it shows up. It recovers. It serves as a reminder that we are not isolated.

To put it briefly, love is universal because it touches on the very essence of what it is to be human.

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About the Creator

Md. Mustafizur Rahman

It's me. A writer, a poet, a lover.. End of the day I'm nothing. but I'm everything if u can feel me. It's me. what you dream. What you expect. What you believe. all preserved in my soul. Just want it'll bloom like that as you want..

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