I have reached the final day of my #7daypositivitychallenge. I really want to thank @riverflows for being an awesome friend and nominating me for this. I'm surprised at how this seven day journey has evolved. I have learnt that this isn't just limited to the challenge and will continue to find things to be thankful and grateful for each day.

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What does it mean to give and receive LOVE? What does it mean to BE LOVE and BE LOVED?...

There are many different interpretations, based on our own experiences. What one perceives as love may be completely different to another but I think we can all agree on the feeling that LOVE brings into our world.
Perhaps the root of gratitude and positivity comes from the feelings we receive.
You know that warm fuzzy feeling. The little area around our solar plexus where our intuition or gut feeling comes from feels at home and at ease, well fed if you will. Which is why love is associated with a heart because it is in that area of our bodies where we really and truly feel it. We feel safe and open enough to reciprocate those feelings shown to us.

Love can be shown in a variety of ways and forms but the key things that distinguish love for me are happiness, kindness, sincerity and openness. A genuine smile, showing appreciation for someone or something someone has done. Affection is also a great way to show love. "I wondered when you were going to touch on this one?"I hear you say! But to me showing affection isn't just limited to our romantic partners. A simple hug, a kiss on the cheek even a handshake that is firm and genuine has the ability to transmit the power of love. Even showing kindness and listening to others who may not be feeling loved, or when someone is sad is what I would consider an act of love.
We can show affection to others without it being a sexual thing, although a sexual relationship with the person who you feel love for is certainly a good thing. The whole seedy sexualization and misconception that the act of sex itself means love, is something I feel has evolved in a negative way following the restrictions society placed on our ancestors in times gone by. That stiff upper lip, don't show your emotions society, don't show any affection.

Although in recent years, love has come full circle.
As Jimmy Hendrix said:

"When the power of love overcomes the love of power, the world will know peace."

This is one of my most favorite quotes ever. I truly believe that if the world shifts in this direction it will be a beautiful place for every living inhabitant on this rock we call home.

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Drop Love Bombs wherever you go.

A few years ago, my partner and I overheard our neighbors arguing. This wasn't a one off. For whatever reasons they seemed to be having difficulties in their lives. My partner suggested throwing love bombs at them in an attempt to send some good vibrations their way. Sure enough it seemed to work. Well it didn't do any harm.

So how do you make a love bomb? Here's a simple step by step guide:

• Put your hands together and bring them up to your solar plexus.
• Make a ball shape by cupping your hands togther.
• Think of love and positivity, manifesting that into an imaginary ball.
• Now extend your arms as if you're throwing this ball and release your hands opening out all your fingers.
• Do this in the direction that you wish to send the bomb.
• Bada-bing-bada-boom, you just unleashed your love bomb filled with good intentions to the world.

OK so you probably think I'm stark raving mad. Maybe I am, but perhaps I just have faith that LOVE will save humanity and the planet. My kids love it when I throw love bombs at them. They shoot me with love bullets too.

Either way today and every day I am grateful for the love that comes into my life and I'm sure as fire going to keep sending out those love bombs. In all directions.

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If you would like to take on this challenge. Write a post about something you have to be positive about today - this could be anything from being thankful for your current situation, someone being nice to you, being thankful for your friends and family, or even being thankful for the opportunity you have been given here on Steemit - just keep it positive :)

*Do this for 7 days in a row if you get nominated.

*Mention three people who should do this on each day.

Tag it with #7daypositivitychallenge and include these rules at the bottom of your post
*Include a picture of something positive (related to your story if possible.)

*Tip: You need to put the # in front of 7daypositivitychallenge or it will not let you use the tag.

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