I lived much of my life, putting parameters around love.  I only saw love as something for family and close friends.  Something very precious that was not handed out abundantly, but was cherished for those close to my heart. My definition of love was very small.  Being kind was easy as was living with compassion and having a loving heart.  But I did not love equally. Fortunately, I was raised to treat people equally and with respect.  It didn’t matter your color, your ethnicity, your occupation, or your religion, I was taught to be kind and have compassion for…