In the opening scene of the movie Love Actually, the narrator, Hugh Grant, suggests that whenever he gets gloomy about the state of the world, he thinks about the arrival gates at Heathrow Airport. He then goes on to say that although general opinion suggests we live in a world filled with hatred & greed, that in fact, love is all around, we simply need to look for it.
The scene gets me every single time. Maybe I am just a big sap, some might even suggest I am a Pollyanna, but I think the real reason is just that I tend to agree. Love truly is all around us.
Don’t believe me? I encourage you to open your eyes & have a look.
Take a little extra time to remind the people around you just how very much they are loved. Let them know they matter. That they are valued & such a very important part of your world.
It seems only fitting during the holiday season to call attention to this important message. For isn’t love the best gift we could ever give & receive?
Whatever you celebrate over the holidays, I wish you love!
Hugs,
L❤️
Life After 50 
Thank you, Lynn. An important message, well said. Merry Christmas!
Thanks Jane! Wishing you & yours a very Merry Christmas.💕
Beautiful post! I love it actually. ❤️
Oh, aren’t you clever! I see what you did there 😂. Thanks for visiting & for the smile!
I’ve seen the movie, didn’t remember the line, but it really is a great reminder of the reason for the season.
It is at the very start of the movie, a kind of intro really. If you click on the word scene that is underlined in the post, it will take you to the intro. Think it is just under 2 minutes long, worth the watch💕
Wonderful message Lynn. I have been heartened this year when out doing last minute errands at the kindness of strangers in lines and parking lots. Perhaps all are ready for the message of love. Sending very best wishes and big hugs to you and your whole family. Hoping to see you in 2020!
How wonderful to have witnessed a little kindness during this hectic season Sue! Wishing you, Dave & your beautiful family the very best over the holdidays & yes, let’s hope 2020 brings us another opportunity to connect in person! 😘
A beautiful, heartfelt message, Lynn. Thank you and Merry Christmas!
Thanks Al. Merry Christmas to you my friend!
A lovely message. Wishing you a very Merry Christmas and wonderful New Year! 🎄🥂
Thank you Ingrid. Wishing you & your family a wonderful Christmas and all the best in the New Year! 🎉😘
What a fabulous post Lynn. It really has been a contentious year here with all the devisive political hoo – ha. Good to share the love around 💜💖💚
And I actually love that film too!
xxx
Thank you Jude! Yes, you have sure had a crazy year over there politically although I don’t think you are alone!
I can’t tell you how many times I have watched that film & love it each & every time. For whatever reason this year, the narration in the intro really stuck with me. We could all focus a little more on love I think!
Sending you mine this holiday season 😘
What a nice reminder that the world isn’t filled with hate and adversity… certainly there is more of that than we’d like, but there is so much love too. I love Love Actually and I try to see it at least once a year. Best wishes for a wonderful, love-filled Christmas and New Year!
Me too Janis. Finally had a chance last Sunday to curl up & have a watch! Wishing you a lovely holiday season!😘
When all the hype is over it’s just about family and those you love, isn’t it? Thank goodness that many of us feel that way. God bless, hon. Wishing you love, now and always 🤗💕
It sure is Jo! Enjoy those hugs you are collecting in the UK!🤗🍷🎄😘
Thank you, for recognizing what’s truly real in this season, and in every season. May peace and love be with you. Xo
Thank you my friend. Wishing you so much love this holiday season & wonderful adventures to come in 2020😘!
Love is a trite word and yet you bring a renewed freshness to it. Love goes back to you! ❤️
Thank you Constantino, I so appreciate your words. Sending that love right back to you💕.
I do agree with you, Lynn! There is so much love and good in the world, but the trouble is, we don’t always look for it. And I’ve learned that we tend to see exactly what we look for.
It’s funny Ann, I have watched that movie multiple time & for some reason those words in the opening scene really resonated with me this year. I have been looking & love truly is everywhere💕😘
I could not agree more. If we have love we have everything. Love is all there is.
Much love your way
Peta
Thank you Peta, sending much love across the miles to you & Ben.💕😘
Great post! It is so true…love is everywhere around us! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and thank you for an inspiring post!!!
Thank you Linda! We did have a lovely Christmas, hope you did as well.
Wonderful reminder to actually tell the people you love that you love them and what they mean to you.
So true David. None of us knows what tomorrow may bring. It is important to be mindful of the love we are gifted & to remind those in our life who matter so very much to us.💕. Happy New Year!
🙂 Happy New Year
Do you know I’ve never seen that movie? I know, it seems impossible but it’s true. Now I want to make sure and catch it next year… because love, you know!
It is delightful Ally! Hope you get to see it😘
Thanks for the reminder on that movie… which I really enjoyed the first few times but will definitely go back and see it again now that you reminded me. Yes, love is all we have. Nothing all matters. If we have love, we have it all.
Peta
We do indeed Peta💕