Experiencing the Feeling of Love
You feel an intense sensation of deep affection towards a person, place, animal, thing, or yourself.
Does the thought or presence of this person or thing bring you a sense of warmth and happiness?
Am I willing to make sacrifices and prioritize the well-being of this person or thing?
Is this love sustained by choice, intention, or daily nurturing?
Love is a word we use often, sometimes too casually but when we slow down and truly feel into it, love reveals itself as one of the most layered and dynamic emotions we experience. It can feel euphoric, grounding, heartbreaking, and healing—all within the same breath. Unlike the fleeting highs of infatuation or attraction, love asks us to stay. To choose. To participate. It’s not just something that happens to us; it’s something we cultivate, especially over time.
One of the most powerful ideas shared in the episode is that love is a choice. That simple truth has changed how I approach relationships not just romantic ones, but friendships, family, even my work. I’ve come to realize that love grows in the presence of attention and intention. If we stop showing up for it, love doesn’t necessarily vanish, but it loses its vitality. Like a fire untended, it dims. But when we actively participate—pause to feel, to reflect, to connect. Love becomes more than just a word. It becomes embodied.
I’ve also felt how love stretches beyond people. There’s the love for a craft, a calling, or a purpose. There are mornings I wake up with gratitude just to do something I love and that kind of love brings energy, even on difficult days. It reminds me that love is not only emotional, it’s also motivational. It can pull us toward meaning. That’s the kind of love that doesn’t burn out easily, especially when it’s rooted in joy, purpose, and deep connection.
Another reflection from the episode that struck me is how we can say “I love you” and mean it mentally, but not feel it physically. That distinction matters. It’s one thing to acknowledge love in your head, and another to let it radiate through your body especially from the heart. That’s a practice worth trying: pause, bring the person or thing you love to mind, and actually feel into it. Let the love live in your body, not just your words. That might be one of the simplest and most profound ways to keep love alive.
Mindful Mindset
Love thrives in presence. Instead of only saying you love someone (or something), take a mindful moment to feel it. Bring your attention to your heart center, breathe into the emotion, and let your body respond. m
Mindful Practices
Mindfully feeling and embodying love in the present moment by focusing attention on the heart center and breathing into the emotion, allowing the body to respond.
By Princess Nicole Salas,
Princess Nicole Salas is a FeelWise Assistant with a passion for emotional intelligence, empathy, always exploring what it means to understand people more deeply. She loves watching movies and reading books. She believes even the quietest role can create meaningful impact and routed and care and intention.
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