Love is a light bulb. The brighter it is, the more it consumes our energy. Love can truly be described as a light bulb that shines within us, filling our lives with warmth, light and meaning. When this light bulb burns brightly, it can be incredibly beautiful and inspiring, but it also consumes our energy.
The more we love, the more time, effort, and emotional energy we spend maintaining that love. We donate our resources to strengthen our connection with our loved one, to be there for them, meet their needs and care.
Sometimes love can be so intense that it starts consuming all of our resources and we feel like we don't have enough energy for anything else in life. We can lose the ability to concentrate on work, forget about our friends and hobbies, because all our energy is consumed by love.
However, this does not mean that love should always be a source of fatigue and exhaustion. As with a light bulb, we can find a balance between brightness and energy consumption. We can learn to love not only intensely, but also intelligently, paying attention to our needs and not forgetting our personal goals and interests.
Ideally, love should be a source of inspiration and support that gives us the energy to overcome difficulties and take on life's challenges. It should complement our life, and not take away all our resources from it.