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Got to do with it? Finding fullfillment & love through acts of service Story and Photos by Lizz Daniels
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ina Turner once asked, “what’s LOVE got to do with it?” A whole lot, it turns out. Love has inspired writers, artists, and musicians alike as they seek to create art from one of the most common human experiences. It’s a tale older than time; person A falls for person B, and wild romance ensues. Of course, in 2022, things aren’t quite that simple anymore, and to be honest, they may never have been. All the same, Valentine’s Day is here, which means it’s time for individuals to face their romantic reality. It can embitter some because things aren’t as they wish while causing stress on relationships as unrealistic expectations fail to be met. All of these are why this Valentine’s focus on love is the goal, but not in the ‘traditional’ way. Love doesn’t have to
be romantic or even directed at another individual. Instead, it’s about embodying empathy. There is no one singular way to do this. The answer is different for everyone. Seguin Sweet Treats owner Commie Holmes finds her way of embodying love by baking. “I love to love people, right, and I love when people love what I do just as much as I do,” said Holmes. “So it satisfies me to know that what I love, I’m giving it to somebody. And I put everything in it. I mean I will stay up late. I will get up early just to make sure that it’s done right. That thing that you love, that thing that you would do for free....that’s love and I would do this for free because I love it that much.” Holmes has been baking her entire life, with some of her favorite childhood memories being in the kitchen.
