People write songs about it or read poems inspired by it but do we really know what love is? That’s something to consider on National Love People Day, held annually on September 30. Many religions and non-religious spiritual practices center on the idea of giving love wholeheartedly without expecting anything in return. This day is dedicated to inspiring and supporting others with the power of unconditional love.
- 1600s – Mexico’s legendary Chief Montezuma, believing chocolate to be an aphrodisiac, drinks 50 cups a day before consorting with the 600 women in his harem.
- 1792 – The tennis scoring term for zero or “love” means “playing for love” or put another way, playing for nothing.
- 1967 – The Beatles write “All You Need is Love,” a paean to the ideals of the Summer of Love, and release the song as a single.
- 1969 – As a way to protest the Vietnam War and to highlight the need for peace, John and Yoko invite the press up to their hotel room to be interviewed while in bed during their honeymoon.
- 1997 – World Kindness Movement (WKM), an international coalition of kindness NGOs, is formed to inspire individuals towards greater kindness.
- 2012 – The World Kindness Movement creates National Love People Day, aimed at promoting compassion and understanding across cultures.
- 2013 – The inaugural celebration of National Love People Day. People worldwide participate through acts of kindness and love.
- 2017 – Lifeline Church, based in Chicago, wants National Love People Day to bring the community together in the spirit of unconditional love and as a tribute to its founders, Pastors Reggie and London Royal.
- 2019 – National Love People Day sees broad support from companies and organizations promoting kindness initiatives internally and externally.
- Love People Day opens up a framework for discussion about why love is important without regard to color, ethnicity, religious or national backgrounds. Love is open and caring, the polar opposite of selfishness.
- The essence of National Love People Day is to engage in acts of kindness and express love in various ways.
- Not exactly sure who’s counting but scientists believe that people will encounter love seven times before they marry.
- The Greek poetess, Sappho devoted verse to her famous female lovers on the island of Lesbos, from which we get the term “lesbian.”
- We wear engagement rings on the fourth finger of the left hand because the Greeks referred to that finger as the “vein of love,” running directly to the heart.
- Blame wedding rings on the ancient Egyptians who used a circle design indicating love as eternal along with of the sun and moon.
- Married couples tend to divorce around year four but if they stay together; the next rough patch is year eight.
- Love make us feel good. Scientists even associate the release of the chemical dopamine when we experience either pleasure or that phenomenon called “love at first sight.”
- Love is that powerful characteristic that keeps us doing for others whether or not we get anything in return.
- Let your love spill out onto canvas, dance floor, or page. Let your creativity be the vessel of your love, whether it’s a painting that captures the essence of compassion, a dance that tells a story of connection, or a poem filled with tender verses.
- The word “unconditional” on its own is quite profound. Look at its synonyms: wholehearted, unqualified, unreserved, unlimited, unrestricted, unmitigated, unquestioning, complete, total, entire, full, absolute, unequivocal. Those words are dedicated, solid, and unwavering from their commitment to something. There are no boundaries or limitations with the word “unconditional.”
- Promotes Compassion and Empathy: This day encourages us to be mindful of others’ feelings, challenges, and experiences, leading to stronger connections.
- Builds a Sense of Community: By practicing love and kindness, we foster a sense of unity and inclusivity in our communities.
- Encourages Positive Mental Health: Showing and receiving love has a positive effect on our mental well-being. It helps reduce stress, anxiety, and feelings of isolation.
- Fosters Inclusivity: National Love People Day breaks down barriers of race, culture, and differences, reminding us that love is the bridge that connects us all.
- Inspires a Chain Reaction of Goodness: Acts of love are contagious. A kind gesture can inspire others to pay it forward, creating a ripple effect of goodness.
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