The event of falling in love is of such a nature that we are right to reject as intolerable the idea that it should be transitory. In one high bound it has overleaped the massive of our selfhood; it has made appetite itself altruistic, tossed personal happiness aside as a triviality and planted the interests of another in the centre of our being. Spontaneously and without effort we have fulfilled the law {towards one person} by loving our neighbour as ourselves. It is an image, a foretaste, of what we must become to all if Love Himself rules in us without a rival. It is even {well used} a preparation for that.
The experience of falling in love transcends mere emotion, challenging the notion that it should ever fade. When we fall in love, we leap beyond our own individual needs, transforming our desires into altruistic impulses. This profound connection places the wellbeing of another person at the heart of our existence, overshadowing our own personal happiness. In this way, love embodies a selfless act, where caring for someone else comes naturally and effortlessly.
Furthermore, this deep love serves as a glimpse of the ideal state we should aspire to, where love governs our actions without any competing interests. It not only enriches our lives but also prepares us to extend that unconditional love to all around us. C.S. Lewis highlights this transformative power of love, suggesting that it shapes us into beings capable of embodying love itself, fulfilling a greater purpose embedded within human relationships.
