Love in Every Form: The Discovery Journey

Love in Every Form: The Discovery Journey

April 22, 20254 min read

Are you feeling a lack of love in your life? If you are, I want to remind you of something important: love exists in many forms, and it’s all around us. While we may feel its absence in some areas, the beauty of love is that it’s always present if we’re willing to open our eyes, hearts, and minds to see and receive it.

Love isn’t just about romantic relationships—it’s much more than that. It’s the bond we share with our family, the laughter with friends, the unconditional affection of our pets, the camaraderie of work colleagues, and, most importantly, the love we show ourselves.

LOVE TAKES MANY FORMS—EACH ONE IS WORTH CELEBRATING

When we talk about love, it’s easy to jump straight to romantic relationships—who we’re with, who we’re not, or who we’d like to be. But love is so much bigger than that. It’s woven into every part of our lives, showing up in ways we sometimes take for granted.

Love is the bond we share with our families, the laughter we have with friends, the comfort of a furry companion, and even the passion we bring to our work.

Too often, we overlook these different kinds of love, focusing on what’s missing rather than what’s already there. But if we pause, look around, and truly appreciate what’s in front of us, we’ll see that love is everywhere, in so many forms.

Celebrate the love that’s already around you.

1. Parental Love

Parents give us our first experience of love. At its best, it’s nurturing and unconditional. At its most challenging, it can be filled with expectations or misunderstandings.

  • Action Tip: Show gratitude for their efforts, even if they weren’t perfect. A heartfelt “thank you” can help heal old wounds.

  • Quote: “Parental love may not always be perfect, but its impact lasts a lifetime.”

2. The Love of Children

Loving our children is a rollercoaster of emotions—moments of pure joy alongside the challenges of sleepless nights, tantrums, and letting go as they grow.

  • Action Tip: Focus on connection over perfection. Celebrate the little moments and remind them how much they mean to you.

  • Quote: “In loving our children, we discover just how strong and resilient we truly are.”


Friendship and family are the anchors of love.

CELEBRATE THE LOVE YOU GIVE AND THE LOVE YOU RECEIVE.

3. Friendship Love

Friendships are the family we choose. They’re built on trust, laughter, and shared experiences, but they also require effort to maintain, especially during busy seasons of life.

  • Action Tip: Reach out to a friend you haven’t spoken to in a while. A simple “How are you?” can reignite the connection.

  • Quote: “Friendship is the quiet, steady love that lifts us when life gets heavy.”

Love isn’t just something we feel—it’s something we live.

4. Love for Our Pets

Pets have a way of loving us unconditionally. Whether it’s the wag of a tail, the comfort of a warm cuddle, or the joy they bring to our day, their love is pure and uncomplicated.

  • Action Tip: Make time for them—whether it’s a walk, a play session, or simply sitting together. Their love is a reminder to live in the moment.

  • Quote: “Pets teach us that love is simple—just be there.”

True love isn’t just found; it’s built through care and intention.

5. Self-Love

This is the hardest form of love to nurture, but it’s also the most important. Without self-love, we rely on others to fill the void, often leaving us feeling unfulfilled.

  • Action Tip: Start with small acts of kindness towards yourself—acknowledge your achievements, forgive your mistakes, and prioritise your needs.

  • Quote: “When you love yourself, the world mirrors that love back to you.”

TRUE LOVE STARTS WITH LOVING YOURSELF.

Are you feeling a lack of love in your life?

If you are, I want to remind you of something important: love exists in many forms, and it’s all around us.

While we may feel its absence in some areas, the truth is, love is often closer than we think. The challenge is, when we struggle with self-love, it can blind us to the love that already surrounds

A Call to Celebrate Love

This February, let’s make a conscious effort to celebrate every form of love in our lives. Start with yourself, then open your heart to the people and moments around you:

  • Appreciate your parents for their efforts.

  • Savour the joy your children bring.

  • Laugh with your friends and hold them close.

  • Give your pets an extra cuddle.

  • And most importantly, remind yourself every day: “I am enough. I am worthy of love.”

Love is all around us—it’s in the connections we nurture, the moments we cherish, and the reflections we embrace.

When we take the time to see it, love has the power to transform not just our relationships, but our entire lives.

Love is what makes life worth living—see it, feel it, share it.

True love starts with loving yourself.


Super Confidence Coach.
Multi Award Winning Makeup Artist and hairstylist.
YTG40+ Community director

Martha Mok

Super Confidence Coach. Multi Award Winning Makeup Artist and hairstylist. YTG40+ Community director

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