The word "uncommon"- what does it mean to you? There's uncommon cars, uncommon houses, uncommon names, uncommon phrases. I guess anything can be uncommon. Anything can be different. Have you ever considered love to be uncommon?
In today's world, it seems that some, by their own admission or through their actions, have a set protocol for love. Yet, is love really something that can be standard. Can love be something that doesn't change from time to time? Can love be like that same old flavor of potato chips that you grab off the shelf each time? Can love be like that same old toothpaste you've been buying for years? These questions may sound silly, but think for a minute. The world tells us love is supposed to be dinner and a movie. The world tells us that love is supposed to be flowers and a card. The world tells us that love is supposed to be a fancy dinner reservation.
Yet, is that really what love is?
Look at this poem by Terah Cox. Dreams, storms conversations and mountains-that's what love is about. Love is so much more than what's on the surface. Love goes deeper than that. Sure, dinner and a movie is great. Sure flowers and a card are a good idea. Sure, dinner reservations are worth it sometimes. However, what really matters are feelings. Can you look at your partner's eyes and tell what their emotions are? Can you listen to your partner's voice and hear their thoughts? Do you know about the dreams each of you have for the future? Do you know the mountains each person faces; and do you climb that mountain with them. Do you weather life's storms with your partner and hold the umbrella for them to keep them dry while you brave the elements? Do you have an uncommon love?
You see, the things that I just described, even though they seem small, are not always found in the couples of today's world. These little things just seem to be uncommon in love lives all around us. It doesn't have to be that way, though. Perhaps you want to give uncommon love a shot. So, start today. Start your uncommon love experience now, this very moment. Stand out from the rest and share in the rapture that comes from uncommon love.
Cherish dreams (know what the other person wants and dreams about and share that dream)
Turn stumbling blocks into stepping stones (make the best of bad situations -TOGETHER)
Weather the storms of life (Don't be afraid to get wet with the other person. After all, you can still kiss in the rain)
Be a lover and a friend (Have passion and compassion)
Have the love that only two can know.
Take uncommon love wherever you go!
That, my friends, is just a few thoughts from a small town southern man!
