The Love Lock Series: The Christmas Lights Chapter

I love when I’m driving down a road that keeps their Christmas lights up all year. The glistening gold in the dark feels nostalgic, taking my mind back to the days as a child counting down the hours to Christmas and believing in magic. Even as an adult I get giddy driving through neighborhoods that go all out with their decor and seeing trees light up. 

My friend Kat (who I often refer to as my big sis!) shared about the kind of romance that brightens any dark night:

When all is said and done, connection is what makes me fall in love. If I can feel connected to someone or something, there’s a good chance what I'm really feeling is love. When a story speaks to me and makes me feel seen, it becomes precious to me, a favorite. The same can be said for another person. I don’t often feel understood or seen. In fact, I most often feel out of place or like I’m too much or not enough...but when I can be with someone and feel not just safe, but enjoyed and connected, it’s really laying the foundation for me to feel real love for them and myself. Romantically, attraction and excitement are wonderful, but if there’s no connection, those other elements don’t carry much weight. Lack of connection can kill attraction, but connection is a strong foundation upon which so much beauty can be built.

Connection for Kat equates to the light in the dark. Once the light is there, more decor can be added, but without the light you’d never be able to see and appreciate the festive ribbons, ornaments, and winter wonderland. Love ultimately turns every dark season into an opportunity for Christmas lights to shine.