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Believe in Love

Believe in Love
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Have you been in love?  How do you explain the feelings engendered by the very nearness of your beloved?  What mixture of internal chemistry creates those flashes of ecstasy?  Those were the questions pondered by this newly smitten, curious but confused scientist.

Believe in Love –  #418

I believe in love, always have. I met someone several years ago who had never been in love. Oh, he loved – his nieces and nephews, his parents, and good friends. But he never felt the passion of having someone in his life who mean more to him than life itself.

And then it happened. He found her and they became soulmates. At last, he knew what it was to be in love.

He was a scientist. As he experienced these new feelings, he insisted on understanding what created them. What made him light up when she walked into the room? Why were all standards of beauty now set by her?

His true contentment came when he stopped trying to understand why and allow the feeling to just wash over him, to consume him, to be a part of his very being. He’s a changed man, now that he’s found and accepted love.

I guess I’m glad that I’m not a scientist. I don’t need to understand what makes it feel so good to be in love.

I believe in the sun, even if it isn’t shining, I believe in God even when He is silent, I believe in love even when I’m alone. And those beliefs bring me joy and contentment. I hope they do the same for you.

P.S.   

It’s a pleasure to report that twelve years into his love affair, the scientist remains smitten with the woman of his dreams, who is now his wife. Happy Valentine’s Day.

[Show #418]

Filed Under: Happiness, Love/Romance, Podcast Episodes Tagged With: Happiness, love, romance

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  1. Elizabeth Herbert Cottrell says

    February 21, 2021 at

    Besides the story of “the scientist” and his true love—which has been a privilege to witness in real life—I particularly loved this line: “I believe in the sun, even if it isn’t shining, I believe in God even when He is silent, I believe in love even when I’m alone.”

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    • Annette says

      February 27, 2021 at

      Things we both do believe.

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  2. Donna Resta says

    February 21, 2021 at

    I had a feeling I might know. Loved this. So sweet for anyday and especially Valentines Day.

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    • Annette Petrick says

      February 27, 2021 at

      Thanks, Donna.

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  3. Allon Lefever says

    February 21, 2021 at

    Really neat one on love!! 😊👍❤️❤️❤️

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    • Annette E Petrick says

      February 27, 2021 at

      So glad you tune in, Allon.

      Reply

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