There is a book titled, The 5 Love Languages, written by Gary Chapman. In very brief summary, 5 Love Languages outlines how people feel loved in different ways and helps people discover their primary love language which speaks love to them. This language may be: 1. Words of Affirmation, 2. Quality Time, 3. Receiving Gifts, 4. Acts of Service or 5. Physical Touch. In my opinion, I think the book is insightful and worth reading, however, I was left confused as to deciding which language speaks to my heart.
Luckily, I think I am multi-lingual when it comes to love languages. As I was thinking about what makes me feel loved, images of the beautiful omelets in my life popped into my mind. Given, that is a somewhat random thought, but think about it. Nothing says love like a Sunday morning big breakfast featuring an omelet lovingly made by my sweet hubby, Chad. And I’ll never forget the spectacular omelet my forever friend from grammar school, high school and college, Melanie, made for me one morning after a very seldom girls night out. It was lovely and thoughtful and made me feel very loved. And my sweet daddy makes the best omelets. You know the ones –made with only real butter and cream, all fluffy and French. I certainly don’t think I tell my daddy enough that he makes the best eggs. I’m going to tell him today.
I think omelets are my love language because they take time. It’s the details that matter. A few seconds too long, and it’s goodbye eggs you’re ruined. Omelets are versatile and can be as colorful as you wish. In the movie, The Hundred-Foot Journey, Helen Mirren’s character, Madame Mallory, is a French restauranteur, who is not happy about a talented, self-taught chef from India who opens an Indian restaurant 100 feet away. In my opinion, it is an insightful movie. There is a captivating scene where an omelet is made. The visuals show the importance of the details in a well-made omelet. It requires patience, thoughtfulness and creativity.
With Valentine’s Day approaching, it might be a good time to think about the love languages you speak to your loved ones and the love languages they speak to you. As for me, I hope I get a perfectly made omelet.
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