In Dictionary.com, the on-line dictionary, there are several definitions for the word affection. There are common definitions like “ an emotion; feeling or sentiment:” and “the act of affecting or acting upon”. Although these definitions are great for the sake of simplicity, definitions like “ the condition of being diseased ” or “a contingent, alterable, and accidental state or quality of being.” offer a wider, more analytical way of viewing the rather simplistic word.
The definition which intrigued me the most, however, was “fond attachment, devotion, or love:” due to its inevitable connection with love. Over the course of my life, I have come witness to the effects of love. I’ve seen love lead to bliss just as well as I’ve seen love lead to great despair. I have seen the grasp of love change people for the better just as well as I have seen the grasp of love change people for the worse and although affection is a mere prerequisite to raw love, it is its most …show more content…
Affection has also seen its way throughout all of history. It can be seen through various modes of pop culture like movies, books, video games, social media etc. For example, Affection is showcased in the nineteenth century through authors like Emily Bronte and Jane Austen while affection is showcased in the twenty-first century through authors like John Green and E.L. James.
Moreover, as a religious individual, I cannot help but relate affection to the holy scripture. One of my favorite quotes of all times comes from 1 Corinthians 16:14, “Let all that you do be done in love.” This specific excerpt from the Holy Bible is one that I choose to live by. I believe that every task should be done with great love and that if something is done in a different manner, it is done incorrectly. Due to the fact love drives all humans and affection is its main precursor, I believe that affection is a sentiment which should be seen as
The definition which intrigued me the most, however, was “fond attachment, devotion, or love:” due to its inevitable connection with love. Over the course of my life, I have come witness to the effects of love. I’ve seen love lead to bliss just as well as I’ve seen love lead to great despair. I have seen the grasp of love change people for the better just as well as I have seen the grasp of love change people for the worse and although affection is a mere prerequisite to raw love, it is its most …show more content…
Affection has also seen its way throughout all of history. It can be seen through various modes of pop culture like movies, books, video games, social media etc. For example, Affection is showcased in the nineteenth century through authors like Emily Bronte and Jane Austen while affection is showcased in the twenty-first century through authors like John Green and E.L. James.
Moreover, as a religious individual, I cannot help but relate affection to the holy scripture. One of my favorite quotes of all times comes from 1 Corinthians 16:14, “Let all that you do be done in love.” This specific excerpt from the Holy Bible is one that I choose to live by. I believe that every task should be done with great love and that if something is done in a different manner, it is done incorrectly. Due to the fact love drives all humans and affection is its main precursor, I believe that affection is a sentiment which should be seen as