The season of love has finally graced us again. As I walk around, flowers seem to bloom with a new radiance, their allure impossible to ignore. In the supermarket, my feet instinctively find their way to the chocolate aisle as if drawn by an unseen force. But is this really what Valentine’s Day is about?
To answer that, let’s reflect on something even more profound: When you think of love, what comes to mind? Is it that magical first moment when your eyes locked with someone special? Or the heart-racing excitement of seeing "typing..." on your screen, knowing they were about to reply? Perhaps it was the moment your emotions spilled over, and you finally confessed your love, claiming your person as your own.
You’re right—that is love, in its purest and most exhilarating form. But that’s only one side of it.
As time goes by, life has a way of testing that love. Misunderstandings creep in, resentment builds, work becomes a distraction, and the monotony of routine dulls the spark. You may find yourself wondering, Was it real? Did I outgrow it? Or have I simply fallen out of love?
These questions can feel like a storm shaking the very foundation of your relationship. Suddenly, you see your partner not as the idealized figure on a pedestal, but as a human being, flaws and all. This realization brings you to a crossroads: Do you continue the search for love elsewhere, or do you stay and see what comes next?
And that’s the essence of Valentine’s Day—not just a celebration of love’s highs but a reminder of the choice to stay, to grow together, and to navigate the imperfections of life hand in hand. It’s a day to honor the struggles, celebrate the growth, and recommit to the journey of love.
Yet, Valentine’s Day is also a tribute to the courage it takes to start anew when love demands it. To open your heart again, knowing the risks, but daring to hope for the rewards. Because if there’s one pursuit in life worth every effort, it’s love.
To spend your life with the right person is more valuable than all the diamonds in the earth’s depths. To witness your partner’s most intimate moments and be part of their inner world is a sacred gift, a quiet blessing from the universe.
So this Valentine’s Day, love intensely. Forgive wholeheartedly. Celebrate the beauty of your journey—whether it’s a love renewed or a love yet to be discovered. After all, love, in all its forms, is the greatest treasure we have.