[originally written and posted on december 23, 2020]
love is not transactional.
capitalism boasts transaction as the irrefutable norm. but love is inherently non-transactional. check your tendency towards transaction.
give because you want to, not because you think you should.
celebrate those you are in relationship with because they are made of magic, not because of what they can do for you
follow your heart, not a desire for status.
tell yourself that you are worthy of love now, not after you reach or obtain or achieve xyz
love is not transactional.
love cannot be calculated.
love is unconditional.