There are many things to love

 

There are many things to love

 

Cut through the chilly morning air

with a brisk step

I'm going through a precious day

 

I have relationships that ask how I'm doing

I also pray for all of them

 

I have to love today

 

With genuine appreciation, even the smallest things

You have to love your relationships

 

All the things in the world that I don't know

I think we should love each other

Even the things I hate

 

There are so many things to love

I didn't know that before

 

Broaden your horizons, open your chest

Get a heart-warming bowl

I'm going to be honest

 

Now, there's a lot to love

How can you not be happy if you knew

 

 

- Yang Young-yea -

 

Believe in Myself – A Message from Jeon Seung-hwan

Believe in Myself

If there is someone
to whom I can show my life
just as it is, transparently and honestly,
that would be a truly happy life.

Even if misunderstood
by countless others,
if there's one person
who loves and cherishes me,
life would still be joyful.

If there is someone
who offers a warm embrace
when I need a place to hide,
life would be peaceful.

We cannot be completely free
from the gaze of others.
Even if we try,
it is impossible to avoid misunderstanding entirely.

That’s why we should not strive
to be loved by everyone.

Just one person
who stands by us is enough
to give comfort.

But if you feel like
no one loves you,
then become that person
for yourself.

Look at yourself with warmth,
and say:
"I am a good person."
"I am a kind person."

No one understands you
better than yourself.

So don’t lie to yourself.
Speak honestly
to your own heart.

In this unclear, confusing world,
the one who can see you clearly—
is you.

Believe in that person.
Believe in yourself.

– From “Thank You, Myself” by Jeon Seung-hwan

What Is Love? Khalil Gibran's Quote Explained

Love is one of the most profound and complex emotions we experience. It can't be seen or touched, yet it moves our hearts deeply. The Lebanese-American poet and philosopher Khalil Gibran once expressed the nature of love in a beautifully poetic way:

"If a chemist could extract from the elements of the human heart: sympathy, respect, longing, patience, remorse, surprise, and the capacity to forgive—then he would have created the atom which we call love."

This quote describes love not as a single emotion, but as a blend of many. Gibran compares love to a chemical compound—a mixture of emotional elements that, when combined, produce something miraculous: love.

Love as a Chemical Reaction of Emotions

Gibran imagines love as an emotional "atom" made by fusing various human feelings. Just as a chemist combines elements to form new substances, we combine emotional traits to create love.

• Empathy – Understanding and feeling another person’s emotions
• Respect – Valuing someone just as they are
• Longing – Missing someone when they’re not around
• Patience – The ability to wait, endure, and understand
• Remorse – Sincerely regretting a mistake
• Surprise – Being amazed or touched by the other person’s presence or actions
• Forgiveness – Letting go of resentment and offering grace

When these emotions come together, they form the emotional structure we call love.

Love: A Crystal Formed by Many Emotions

According to Gibran, love is not born from just attraction or passion—it’s the crystallization of deep human qualities. It’s not a fleeting feeling but a spiritual bond built on understanding, compassion, and growth.

How Can We Practice This Emotional Chemistry in Daily Life?

Love doesn’t just happen—it’s cultivated. Here’s how we can practice the “elements of love” every day:

• Listening with full attention (Empathy)
• Appreciating and respecting differences (Respect)
• Cherishing time apart and expressing affection (Longing)
• Being patient during disagreements (Patience)
• Apologizing sincerely when we’re wrong (Remorse)
• Recognizing the beauty in our partner or loved one (Surprise)
• Choosing to forgive and heal (Forgiveness)

Through these acts, love grows stronger and deeper over time.

Conclusion: Love Is Both an Art and a Science

As Khalil Gibran reminds us, love is more than an emotion—it’s the harmonious union of the finest human qualities. By nurturing empathy, respect, patience, and forgiveness, we don’t just find love—we build it.

So ask yourself: What emotional elements are you combining today to form the love you want tomorrow?