Love Again

For anyone ready to believe in love:

“The most important decision we make is whether we believe we live in a friendly or a hostile universe.” – Albert Einstein

At one point, I realized that while my life may look messy up close, from a distance it’s more like an impressionist painting—full of color, beauty, and meaning. Through every failure and setback, I stayed positive and open to love.

When I went through my divorce at fifty, I found myself on a dating site just days after we decided to separate. It may sound sudden, but after nearly twenty years with the same person—and the last few spent in constant conflict—those small sparks of romance gave me the strength to navigate such a painful time. Love—or even the flutter of butterflies—has a way of softening life’s worries and reminding us we’re still capable of joy.

I don’t need the approval of the whole world—only the comfort of feeling truly connected to someone. And I believe love doesn’t have to come from just one person for a lifetime; it can arrive in different chapters, each meaningful in its own way.

I started this blog to share my own stories, as well as the experiences of others, in the hope that they inspire you on your journey to love. In a world that is ready to quit love, I am here to fight for it.

I agree with Einstein that we must choose to see the universe as either friendly or hostile. But I’d add this: it becomes much easier to believe in a friendly universe when we witness it in the stories of others. Through this blog, I hope to help you see that side—the universe alive with love, the many paths that lead to it, and the wisdom hidden in every so-called failure.

Elen Walker