Words and/or Actions ?

It is interesting to hear how once meaningful phrases are now used in careless ways,rendering them meaningless. A case in point is "I love you ". The first time it was used on one's intended was memorable...historic...and usually not said without sweaty palms and heightened nerves .The stated emotion took time to develop...getting to know someone well enough to come to that point rarely happens quickly. If you were served a very special meal,prepared at great time,effort and expense just for you , the way to appreciate the gift would be to savor every layer of it...appearance,scent,texture,flavor...as well as the aforementioned prep work, attention to detail and the fact that it was lovingly all for you. All the factors add up to be the gift,which you could wolf down,burp and head out to your sports event...crushing all the joy of the giver.
"I love you" is just such a gift.It is not to be used about donuts,sport teams,clothes,or any inanimate object .Love,you see is not confined to words ..it is an action...it involves doing something !!! Love isn't something you feel...it's something you do. How often have you been told by someone that they love you,only to find their actions speak louder than words and have nothing whatever to do with love ? Life is too short to waste anything...no time to cheapen what really matters...save time - say what you mean,mean what you say and keep company with others who do the same . At least you'll know where you stand...and so will they...so much simpler...so much happier !