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Summary

The article reflects on the power of love and friendship through the author's personal experience of a visit from a dear friend, Dr. Gabriella Korosi, and their exploration of The Bulb in Albany, CA, emphasizing that being loved can make every day beautiful and special.

Abstract

The author shares a heartwarming account of a visit from Lady Dr. Gabriella Korosi, which turned a cold and dreary morning into a day filled with love, warmth, and joy. They explore The Bulb, a place adorned with street art and sculptures, where the message "YOU ARE LOVED" resonates deeply with them. The experience underscores the transformative impact of love and friendship, highlighting the connections made through Medium and the importance of embracing and spreading love. The author also introduces editor's picks that align with the theme of love, empowerment, and personal growth, showcasing articles that encourage self-improvement, the value of friendship, and the pursuit of happiness.

Opinions

  • The author believes that love has the power to turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one.
  • Friendship is seen as a pure form of love, and the author values the love and joy that come from meaningful connections.
  • The article suggests that Medium has been instrumental in forming beautiful friendships across the globe, such as the one with Lady Dr. Gabriella Korosi.
  • The author emphasizes that love is a free gift from the universe that should be shared and spread to bring happiness to others.
  • The editor's picks are carefully chosen to reflect the article's theme, with pieces discussing the benefits of empowerment, the challenges of mending friendships, the necessity of embracing failure, the true sources of happiness, and the mindfulness found in cultural practices like the Japanese tea ritual.
  • The author expresses gratitude towards supporting team members and new editors, acknowledging their contributions to the community and the platform.

EDITOR’S PICKS

You Are Loved Made A Beautiful Day

Love makes the day so fulfilling bringing happiness

Photo by the author

This morning the wind was rustling through my window and I was feeling so cold. It was dark and dreary with the clouds in the sky.

I had come from India to the Bay area near San Francisco and my friend Lady Dr. Gabriella Korosi came to visit me and she was leaving for her home at Oregan in the USA.

I wished that the day would bring the smiling sun and her visit would be really happy.

My son in Albany CA USA suggested that we go to The Bulb on the waterfront and we would enjoy the beach and some beautiful art by people. Gabriella and I are both nature lovers and we decided to go and explore.

I was already feeling so touched by the love and warmth of Gabriella’s visit to come and see me.

Can you imagine that one of the benefits of Medium has been to make beautiful connections with people all over the world? Gabriella has become a dear friend and I cannot thank her enough for meeting me and extending her love and warmth wholeheartedly.

Both of us walked to the Bulb and decided to explore the place. We started walking and saw a lot of dog lovers walking their dogs. They were so friendly and kept guiding us and telling us where to go. The bulb was an amazing place and was full of street art by unknown artists and beautiful sculptures. It also had a beautiful beach.

We had a companion silence and love and positive energy flowing between us. I did feel blessed and loved by a friend who had cared to come and visit me.

We started singing a mixture of Hungarian and English songs from the heart requesting the sun to show us its face.

Lady Dr. Gabriella Korosi is the most humane, humble, and beautiful person and I have a lot to write about her. The Bulb just set my mood to begin writing about her.

I want to highlight that when you are loved everything looks glorious! The day becomes amazing and the place wonderful. Good friends bring in loads of love and joy.

We took pictures and will soon share some of the interesting things about this place. We found the most beautiful art on the stone which said that you are loved.

As if to fit the mood of the day, the sun did come out and smiled. While moving along the path we found the stone with the painting :

YOU ARE LOVED.

“Love is such a powerful force. It’s there for everyone to embrace that kind of unconditional love for all of humankind. That is the kind of love that impels people to go into the community and try to change conditions for others, to take risks for what they believe in.” -Coretta Scott King

What are the takeaways?

  • You are loved makes your day special. Do love your family and friends always.
  • Love people and spread joy and extend it to as many people as you can and the rewards will be amazing. You will receive love tenfolds as I received from Gabriella in a foreign country where I was a visitor she made me feel so special.
  • Love is a gift from the universe. It is free. Enjoy it and make it viral. It costs nothing but it spreads happiness. Love is sharing and caring! One day the universe will decide that you are ready to meet and the path will be made easy for you. I was destined to meet Gabriella and spend three beautiful days with her.
  • Open yourself and give and accept love from others. Feel special! You are loved.

Osho said “Friendship is the purest love”

I feel friendship is another word for love. What draws you to your friends? You want to hear or feel the words YOU ARE LOVED

Reading these words on a stone and being with my friend with love gave me the special feeling of being loved. She had the same special feeling and we both enjoyed the moment by singing and enjoying each other’s company.

No one could stop my day from being bright and happy.

You are loved is magical! Say that to everyone you love! See how beautiful you will find the day.

Let us now look at the editor's pick for the week.

Eko BP in Could We Be Better By Empowerment and Praise? Or the only way to be better is by finding loopholes within ourselves?is the question that is highlighted. Well, we are all human beings, and love and praise can empower us to improve ourselves and build confidence in ourselves without arrogance.

Elayne Law Wrote about Fixing a Friendship Is Never Easy. She writes about the value of friendship and how love, trust, faith, and above all compromise bring in long-lasting friendships. If it is broken then it is difficult to fix it.

May Y. Yang feels that students should be encouraged to give their best and teachers should not under pressure pass them unless they work for it. Failing and rising from failure are fruitful

Lily Lum believes that you may not necessarily find happiness on mount Everest. Simple peace and happiness are all you need for happiness. In her words ”Peace and intrinsic happiness can offer you confidence and strength to manage difficult situations. Or, it will allow you to just sit and be happy.”

Kunal Om: ‘Chado’: Japanese Tea Ritual To Develop Mindfulness

In Japan, serving tea is a spiritual practice and pure, refined art. Chado, the preparation and serving of Matcha (powdered green tea) to guests, is a Japanese cultural custom that is influenced by Zen Buddhism. Focusing on the ‘present’ and paying close attention to the ritual is inspired by the tea ceremony.

Rodrigo S-C : The Visitor

The message that spoke to me was the idea that in order to live with cancer you have to develop a relationship with it. Understand it. Become its friend to live a good life.

Before I end I must say that every week I am sincerely inspired by my supporting editors. Winston writes the most beautiful articles on consistency, values, and international experiences of cultural differences and enjoyable episodes. His latest article is on Fall in Love With What You Do, Not What You Have Done

Yana Bostongirl wrote the most beautiful interview A Beautiful Introduction to Indian Classical Dance and I would encourage you to read it. I was speechless with the achievements of Divya Goswami and her dance forms.

Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles is remarkable with her beautiful culinary skills. Do not mistake, she is also an avid reader and expert in writing beautiful roundups. Read and see What To Read On Medium This Week — 32

Ashley our young and promising editor interviews writer’s on Medium. Recently she interviewed An Interview with Sorina

I take pleasure in welcoming our new and wonderful editors Noorain Ali and Sarah-Jane W. 💙 who will soon be interacting with you. Their wonderful articles have been in my editorial picks earlier.

Thanks to the supporting team members Winston, Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles, Yana Bostongirl, Ashley, Noorain Ali, and Sarah-Jane W. 💙

©Dr. Preeti Singh, 2022.

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