The Theory of Love

The following is a theory, from a man in no way qualified as scientific enough to present a theory, on how one should manage the love they are given at birth, all the way until death.

I have this theory, that in this life, you're only given so much love to use. Once it's gone, it is gone, and you never get it back. Anyone who has ever lost a loved one knows that to be true--you get nothing back, and a void is left where that love once was. So the question in life is not "whether you will use it all or not" because this world is far too beautiful not to fall in love with something, or even multiple somethings. The question is what you use it on.

When you find yourself in a moment where you feel absolutely invincible, give some of your love that moment. It will become your most cherished, bulletproof memory. When life hits you a little too hard and knocks you off balance, you'll have that to cushion your fall.

When you find that place that reminds you that it is a great thing to be alive at this very moment, give some of your love to that place. I'll give some to the stars. Because when my problems feel like the weight of the world crushing down on me, the stars remind me just how microscopic they really are. I look up at them, visible from light years away, and am humbled. Whatever is bothering me, is insignificant. It is not worthy of my worry.

When you find that craft that you find yourself staying up late to perfect, and waking up early to practice, give love to that. Because when you fail at something, which you will, it will remind you that success does not come overnight, and it is those late nights that lead to success.

And then... When you find a person who you find yourself perfecting that craft for. When you can't picture the stars anymore without them standing beside you in that same picture. When every moment that made you feel invincible, has them right beside you... You can be sure that the rest of your love, you can give to them.

And even after you have given all of your love away, you'll never have to worry about running out. Because when life hits hard, and it will, you can be sure you'll have the rest of theirs to carry you through the night, and into the next morning.