Let’s think this through, shall we?
“What one does is more important than what one says.” This statement, a proverb found in many languages, including ancient Greek, was first worded in
precisely this way in English in Colonial Currency (1736)*
An idiom in existence for nearly 280 years can’t be wrong. Right? In my humble, sometimes accurate opinion, the image portrays a curmudgeon holding an umbrella for his wife.
For all I know the old man could be the sweetest guy in the world and that woman could be his girlfriend. Some of us maintain a low-key, let’s say, subdued, shy, quietness with our approach to the four-letter word.
L-O-V-E.
Do actions really speak louder than words? Does being easily agitated and annoyed, translate to liking your partner any less? Gosh, I hope not :>} At the end of a day, or two, I would do anything for my partner and she knows that. Anyone who is close to us, realizes that I love my wife and children dearly. Others may wonder how the hell I hold the hand of one of the most positive, inspiring, balanced people I know. Suffice it to say, my bark is worse than my bite.
Just because I get a little salty when a dirty dish is left in a clean sink, after spending hours cooking an amazing meal, with the EMPTY dishwasher in reach….doesn’t make me a bad guy. Does it? A whole lotta’ love and thought goes into almost every recipe prepared for my bunch. I enjoy them enjoying the grub. Although, my merriment is controlled, my concern for their well-being is just the opposite and at an all-time high.
I look upon clothing left all over a bedroom floor as ANNOYING. Especially when the hamper is a mere four feet away with a “hit me” sign on it. OK, there is no sign. As frustrating as this may be, it doesn’t prohibit me from making sure the roof over their heads works and they are safe and comfortable. Bright side; the dirty laundry keeps the floor clean :>}
When it comes to verbally expressing myself in matters of L-O-V-E, I am most definitely, introverted. I would much prefer to show my family by my actions, rather than by my words. One of these days, as it comes to this, I hope to be less of a wallflower. Saying that you care and not showing it doesn’t mean much. My dad taught me to always follow-up my words by doing. “Faites ce que vous dites– Do what you say”. Could you imagine both saying and doing? Joyeux!
My hope is to soften the approach to dirty dishes and laundry. After all, I won’t love you any less if you don’t pick-up after yourself. I just won’t live with you. Surely I jest :>} Love is not what you say. Love is what you do. I buy that.
“I want a steady hand. A kind soul. I want to fall asleep, and wake, knowing my heart is safe. I want to love, and be loved.” ―Shana Abe
*The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. Copyright © 2003
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