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Beyond Valentine's: authentic ways to express care - LoH Contest #172 [EN/PT] by xlety

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Beyond Valentine's: authentic ways to express care - LoH Contest #172 [EN/PT]
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Valentine's Day often reminds us of the importance of showing love and care for others, but it raises a crucial question: how do you truly show someone you care? That's where the essence lies, and it's not always with a bouquet of roses or a diamond necklace.

Think about it, there's a bunch of questions swirling around in your mind. Do you really show that you care? Is it with that grand gesture, like making a declaration on top of a building, sending a sky-written message (heaven forbid), or perhaps with a gift carefully thought out to the smallest detail? Or maybe it's the heartfelt words that come straight from the heart, touching deep within the soul? Oh, it could be something entirely different.

So, let's unravel this mystery. First up, the grand gesture. It's that epic moment, right? Like when you do something out of the ordinary that leaves the other person speechless. It could be a surprise trip, organizing a dinner on the beach under the starlight, writing a song just for them... It's the kind of thing that makes the heart beat faster and the eyes sparkle. But, between you and me, it doesn't always take a spectacle to make the other person feel special.

And then there's the thoughtful gift. You know that moment when you see something and think, "This is so them"? It's like the universe is conspiring in your favor and putting that perfect gift right in front of you. It could be something simple, like a handwritten letter, a book they've always wanted to read, or even a plant to decorate their space. It's the little gestures that show you truly care and pay attention to the details.

But hold on, what about words? Ah, words... They have incredible power, don't they? It's like they're a soul hug. Sometimes, all someone needs is to hear a few sincere words, an "I love you" in the middle of the day, or an unexpected compliment. But hey, it's not just about saying it; it has to come from the heart, from the depths of your soul, or else it loses all its charm.

And then, we come to the part that really resonates with me: Acts of Service. For me, this is what really makes my heart sing. It's when you show you care through your actions, you know? Like doing the dishes without being asked, tackling that task the other person has been procrastinating, or simply being there in tough times. It's like every action says, "I'm here for you, no matter what".

See how it works? Everyone has their own love language. For some, it's physical touch that makes all the difference, while for others, it's receiving gifts that show how loved they are. And then there are those who feel most connected through words of affection and encouragement. No matter what yours is, the important thing is to understand the other person's and make them feel loved just the way they are.

Whether it's with a grand gesture, a thoughtful gift, heartfelt words, or acts of service, what really matters is that it's genuine. Showing that special someone that you're there, with an open heart, ready to love and be loved in every detail of the journey together. And remember, love is in the little things, in the simplest gestures, and in the most sincere words. That's what makes all the difference.


<strong><sub>This post is my response to this week's LOH Contest #172, at @ladiesofhive:</sub></strong>
<em><sub>Forget Valentine's Day — how do you truly show someone you care? Is it a grand gesture, a thoughtful gift, heartfelt words, or something different entirely?</sub></em>


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O Dia dos Namorados muitas vezes nos lembra da importância de demonstrar amor e cuidado pelos outros, mas é uma ocasião que levanta uma questão essencial: como você mostra de verdade que se importa com alguém? É aí que mora a essência, e nem sempre é com um buquê de rosas ou um colar de diamantes.

Pensa comigo, é um monte de perguntas que borbulham na mente. Você mostra que se importa mesmo? Será que é com aquele grande gesto, tipo fazer uma declaração no topo de um prédio, mandar um carro de mensagem (Deus me livre) ou seria com um presente pensado nos mínimos detalhes? Ou quem sabe são as palavras que brotam do coração, tocando lá no fundo da alma? Ah, pode ser que seja algo completamente diferente.

Então, vamos desvendar esse mistério. Primeiro, o grande gesto. É aquele momento épico, né? Tipo quando você faz algo fora do comum, que deixa o outro de queixo caído. Pode ser uma viagem surpresa, organizar um jantar na praia sob a luz das estrelas, escrever uma música só pra pessoa... É o tipo de coisa que faz o coração bater mais forte e os olhos brilharem. Mas, cá entre nós, nem sempre é preciso um espetáculo para fazer o outro se sentir especial.

E aí vem o presente pensativo. Sabe aquele momento em que você vê algo e pensa: "Isso é a cara dele(a)"? É como se o universo conspirasse a seu favor e colocasse aquele presente perfeito bem na sua frente. Pode ser algo simples, como uma carta escrita à mão, um livro que a pessoa sempre quis ler, ou até mesmo uma planta para decorar o cantinho dela. São os pequenos gestos que mostram que você realmente se importa e presta atenção nos detalhes.

Mas espera aí, e as palavras? Ah, as palavras... Elas têm um poder incrível, né? É como se fossem um abraço para a alma. Às vezes, tudo o que alguém precisa é ouvir algumas palavras sinceras, um "eu te amo" no meio do dia ou um elogio inesperado. Mas atenção, não basta só falar, tem que ser de coração, do fundo da sua essência, senão perde todo o encanto.

E então, chegamos na parte que realmente me toca: os Atos de Serviço. Pra mim, isso é o que realmente faz meu coração vibrar. É quando você mostra que se importa através das suas ações, sabe? Tipo lavar a louça sem ser pedido, fazer aquela tarefa que o outro está enrolando pra fazer, ou simplesmente estar lá nos momentos difíceis. É como se cada ação dissesse: "Eu estou aqui por você, não importa o que aconteça".

Entende como funciona? Cada pessoa tem sua própria linguagem do amor. Pra uns, é o toque físico que faz toda a diferença, enquanto pra outros, é receber presentes que demonstram o quanto são amados. E tem ainda aqueles que se sentem mais conectados através das palavras de carinho e incentivo. Não importa qual é a sua, o importante é entender a do outro e fazer com que ela se sinta amada do jeitinho que é.

Não importa se é com um grande gesto, um presente pensativo, palavras sinceras ou atos de serviço, o que realmente importa é que seja genuíno. Mostrar para aquela pessoa especial que você está ali, de coração aberto, pronto para amar e ser amado(a) em cada detalhe da jornada juntos. E lembre-se, o amor está nas pequenas coisas, nos gestos mais simples e nas palavras mais sinceras. É isso que faz toda a diferença.

<strong><sub>Esta postagem é minha resposta ao LOH Contest #172 desta semana, em @ladiesofhive::</sub></strong>
<em><sub>Esqueça o Dia dos Namorados — como você realmente demonstra que se importa com alguém? É um gesto grandioso, um presente cuidadosamente pensado, palavras sinceras ou algo completamente diferente?</sub></em>

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@marivic10 ·
An unexpected compliment, a small detail in the middle of the day, it is definitely the facts that show us how much they love us. What a pleasure to read you friend, happy Valentine's Day
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@xlety ·
thanks, dear! Happy Valentine's Day to you too! 
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@michupa ·
adorei, isso é sempre bom relembrar! ❤️
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@xlety ·
então vai lá lavar a louça 😍 kkkkkkkk te amo ❤️
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chessus :(
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@michupa ·
vai apanhar
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