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Cassandra Di Lalla (she/her/hers), Low Entropy Volunteer Writer

I know I say “I love you” multiple times a day and it’s probably to the point where it might even border on annoying to my loved ones. It’s just so important for me to express my gratitude and my deepest sentiments.

The act of showing love or receiving love is so rewarding, but it’s also incredibly underrated as well. Many people take for granted the ability to love and be loved. The words “I love you” roll right off my tongue because it’s effortless to care about my family. They’re so easy to love.

I hate it when there are arguments amongst my family and I. In fact, I find it repulsive when it even gets to that point. I absolutely despise it. But my love for them will always overpower any disagreement or foolish behaviour. Will those unkind words or pettiness really matter the next day if something tragic were to happen? Don’t ever end an argument with words or actions you will later regret, and don’t ever walk away from a disagreement without first expressing your love despite the dispute. Time is truly of the essence. Things can change in as little as a millisecond. I’m honestly so fearful that an argument or disagreement will ensue and then the next moment, they’re lifeless. I think that’s my biggest fear . . . losing someone right after having said some not-so-pretty words to one another. My heart feels pitted, yet somehow so heavy just thinking about that. It brings me to tears. The thought of me ending a phone call or ending my day without saying “I love you” is distressing, because it’s diabolical. Honestly.

I’m notorious for overwhelming people with abundance, because when I attach myself to someone, I love them wholeheartedly and unconditionally. It’s not mandatory to love or care about people we’re related to. We’re able and very much allowed to choose who we want to love and who we want to care about. I’m choosing to love my parents and brother, not because they’re my blood, but because they’ve taken care of me since day one and they’ve shown me what love truly is. I’m choosing to love them because I want to give them all of that love in return, and then some. I truly don’t know anybody more deserving and worthy of love than my parents and brother. They’re good people with massive hearts.

It’s heartbreaking to know that some people don’t understand the depths of love, or that some don’t understand the impact it has. There are always people out there who need love because they’ve never received it before, or because they’ve been pushed away and living in isolation. Some people need mercy, kindness, patience, support and an outpouring of reassurance to be able to feel love again. 

At the end of the day, love is one of those things that exists everywhere among us, and something that lingers. It’s in our hearts, minds and souls, and runs through our veins. It can be found anywhere and at any moment. Love comes in many forms, and though with great love comes great pain, it’s better to have loved at all than to have never had a heartfelt connection with anyone, despite the heartbreak that follows. Loving someone intentionally is such a pure and vibrant feeling. It’s a wish that a genie can grant, but it’s also a privilege, since not everyone knows to love carefully and sensitively. Our hearts weren’t designed to hold permanent pain or guilt, but there comes a time where we might feel that tenfold. Loving and being loved is absolutely vital in moments like those, and it’s the seed of hope you need in order to push through and keep going. We’re given so many opportunities in life and though there are many obstacles to overcome and challenges to face, having love in your life keeps the heart pumping and your serotonin levels healthy. 

Don’t ever stop loving or caring, because losing or missing out on that is a bitter pill to swallow. The heartbreak that follows is life-altering in the most painful of ways. Love is infinite, so follow the figure eight on your journey in life to keep your heart eternally full.

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Cassandra Di Lalla lives life purposefully. She enjoys reading, writing and mental health initiatives. She’s an animal lover for life and an innovative individual always finding new ways to create.