In All about Love, bell hooks writes about what practicing true love requires of us. To begin by always thinking of love as an action rather than a feeling is one way in which anyone using the word in this manner automatically assumes accountability and responsibility. We are often taught we have no control over our “feelings.” Yet most of us accept that we choose our actions, that intention and will inform what we do. We also accept that our actions have consequences. She concludes the paragraph by explaining the six ingredients of love: When we are loving we openly and honestly express care,
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