Buttercup simply had to get close to me this morning. I reclined on my bed with my notebook propped on my knees so that I could easily write my morning pages and sip coffee and she sidled up to me, her striped fur touching my legs.

She has been feeling out of sorts lately and she needed reassurance. There is nothing like fur-to-skin (or skin to skin) contact when we need reassurance, is there?

I stroked her head and looked into her big brown eyes. I crooned to her lovingly.

Buttercup is known for having behavior that veers towards the annoying side. She doesn't mean to be annoying - she just likes licking hands and being overly exuberant.

She just wants to be loved.

Don't we all?

When I look at my own behavior I see someone who, when she needs the most loving, acts the most unloveable. When I am in the zone and doing great - I am usually pretty filled up on the love scale.

It is when I am low on the energy scale that I need the kind words and kudos.

1. Tell the people who love you what to look for in your behavior that says "I need a little extra TLC."
2. Tell the people who love you what the best way to communicate love is to you. For them, saying "I love you" might mean cleaning your house or bringing you a meal. For you, saying "I love you" might mean sitting with you over a cup of tea or going to see a play. Don't expect them to know, tell them directly what you need and if at first they don't get it - don't give up, try again.
3. Accept offers of support - if someone said, "Call me" assume they meant it. Call them, email them - follow up on their offer. Receiving some one else's gift of self is a great way to open the door to further blessings.

Today, croon to someone with love. Today, gently stroke someone's skin (or fur) without expectation or motive beyond the essence of sweet care.

Today, allow someone to show you love.

About the Author : Julie Jordan Scott is a Writer, Speaker, Success Coach, Actor, Director, Poet Workshop Facilitator and Mother Extraordinaire. Breathe life into your wildest dreams: join the magic of DreamWitness