I believe that the love encompasses many things, but the underlying emotion we feel is not quite the same as a word. It is part of our inner being that connects us with all, and connects us all.

I believe that the expression toward others is critical for our existence. As humans we like to label things, such as different types of love, yet deep down it is all the same.

Being "in love" I think encompasses other things besides the deep emotion. When we are "in love" I believe that this includes an attraction (physical and/or mental) that allows the emotion to surface. That energy surrounding "falling in love" may dissipate over time; it is then that we must keep that deep underlying emotion in the forefront. It is then when we have the opportunity to really deeply get to know and trust someone.

Too often we as humans try to keep that energy, that is so exciting in the beginning, going. I know in my youth I sure did. But that energy will dissipate, and it is then we must recognize it and focus in on the true emotion, or a relationship will fall apart.

Priyanarc you mentioned the love of a mother towards her child. This I believe is unconditional love; agape love. I believe this is what we are all trying to achieve when we "fall in love".

I know I have felt that deep emotion from within that we call love toward a couple of people, and never acted upon it. I only enjoyed the feeling. Those moments have never left me. The earliest time I experienced this was when I was a teenager. There was no physical attraction in that moment, just LOVE. I am grateful for the experience.

These are just thoughts that I have reflected on over the years. Does not mean I am 100% accurate. It is just a view of Love based on life experience.

NAMASTE!