Osler's Razor

Advent is a time of reflection and waiting, and one thing I reflected on today was the nature of love.

There are a lot of different kinds of love, of course-- between parents and children, between lovers, between friends. Specifically, I was remembering the true bond of love that tied me together in vocation and mission with two other teachers-- Hulitt Gloer and Randall O'Brien. Those of you who took our Oral Advocacy class may recognize what I mean by that.

All love, if it is love, has this in common: It motivates you to give someone you love what they need or desire. Importantly, what you give might not be what you want to give; the gift is defined by need, not availability. Sacrifice is a part of love, and draws you closer to those you love.

This is a good season to haiku about love, in any form or type. Here is mine:

After his stroke, we
Reached further for his hand
When we three prayed.

Now it is your turn...