Beyond Butterflies: Redefining True Love

Love is often defined by the flutter we feel deep inside—
that rush of warmth, that tingle that dances through our bodies.
The greater the flutter, the greater the love…
or so I thought.

But what if that flutter is just that—flutter?
Or maybe even fluff—
beautiful, fleeting, like a puff of clouds that looks divine for a moment,
then quietly disappears.

For a long time, I believed love was measured by my feelings of fluff.
The more I felt, the deeper I thought I loved.
But time has a way of testing feelings—
and when the fluff faded, I started to wonder…
Had I ever truly loved at all?

So then came the real question:
What is true love?

True love exists beyond the butterflies.
Butterflies are simply our natural radar—
a signal of attraction and interest.
There’s nothing wrong with them.
But love—real love—goes so much deeper.

True love isn’t about feelings.
Because feelings? They come and go.
They rise and fall with the weather of our hearts.

True love is a choice.
A choice to stay.
A choice to care.
A choice to keep showing up.
A choice to fight for what matters,
and to keep fighting—even when it hurts.

True love means that even when someone gets under your skin,
hurts your heart,
or even betrays your trust…
you choose to care anyway.

Because love has layers—
rich, complex, and beautifully woven.
Layers we’ll explore together.

Stay with me.
There is power and hope hidden in the cords of love—
a power that can transform your life from the inside out.

With love,

Candy