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What does it mean?
Love is a choice, not just an involuntary feeling.
In plain terms
Romantic love is often seen as inevitable, but it requires choice.
What can you take from it?
Choose love actively instead of waiting for feelings.

Where it applies

  • relationships
  • commitment
  • decision making

Putting it to work

  • choose your partner
  • act lovingly
  • decide daily

Questions to consider

  • Do you choose love daily?
  • Is it a feeling or action?

Another view

Some feelings are involuntary and hard to choose.

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