What is Love?

Last week in English class we were learning how to write a definition essay. On the board we did examples and one thing she wanted us to define was love. It caused me to think for a second when I heard a couple students say "what is love?" while others bashed the very gift they were given. I wrote down on my paper what word came to my mind first, which was "action". Several minutes later the teacher wrote on the board that it was a feeling...I don't know, that seemed to kinda rub me the wrong way. So I decided to use "What is Love" as my topic to write my paper...mostly just to remind myself of what love really is. Here is my paper I wrote:

Some say love is a feeling, but in all reality, it is so much more than just that. Love is a choice, an action, and completely selfless. For example, love is a choice. In order to love someone, a conscience decision must be made. A person must choose to love someone for whom they are entirely, in spite of all their faults. Two people who love each other must choose to be there for one another. Second love is an action. So much work goes into love. In order for love to survive it requires all of you, not just a piece or even just most of you, but, every segment of your being. Instead of just saying love, show love. Another characteristic of love is selflessness. Love gives without expecting anything in return. When a person loves someone, they put the other person’s needs and desires above their own. They think of the other person first before they think of themselves. Yes, love is a choice, it is an action, and it is a chance to be selfless, and moreover, the most important thing in life. Love is truly a gift from God.