Open When… You've found The One
Dear Beatrice,
So you found The One. Have you made him yours? Are you his? Because love is a balance act performed by many, but far too many fall and break. I don't want that for you.
Here's the thing… I used to think that love was chaotic—losing control and perspective and the ability to protect yourself. You go all in with the stakes high and the rush even higher. You see that person and your heart pounds and hands shake and your knees go weak. I used to thinks this.
But here is the secret: That's not love. That isn't The One.
When you meet your soulmate, The One, you'll feel calm and you will feel at ease. No anxiety, no agitation. All you need and will ever need is just them and you will feel a sort of wave of relief. A home. A steady beat.
The best love story is when you fall in love with the most unexpected person at the most unexpected time. Anyone can love a rose but it takes a lot to love a leaf. It's ordinary to love the beautiful but beautiful to love the ordinary. Because love begins at a place where nothing is looked for in return.
Love, Mother
Author's Note
Be brave, everyone!