The Seasons of Love

Love is in the air... we have all heard that phrase many, many times, right?  Doesn't it seem that once one person claims that they are "officially" in a relationship, several other people that you know also claim the same thing?  It's really interesting.  Love seems contagious, almost like a winter cold, except with better side effects.  Not only does love seem contagious, but this always seems to happen at the turn of seasons.  When winter slowly turns into a myriad of bright yellow pollen and blooming flowers, love seems to grow from the ground too.  Or perhaps when the hot, sweaty summer transitions into beautiful different-colored leaves and perfect, crisp weather, love makes its way into the slight autumn breeze.  What is it about the earth's position in relation to the sun and its connection with love?  Is there some kind of deep meaning behind the alignment of the planets and love?  Is love really some crazy, mystical concept defined by outer space happenings (and I don't mean aliens) and that is why we can't really rightly explain it?

Perhaps the changing of seasons provides some sort of awakening within us human beings.  When we awaken to this change - something quite refreshing and seemingly magical - we begin to become interested in other things, specifically other people.  Therefore, change creates curiosity and new ventures.  These new explorations could always lead to love, which is why it may seem that once one person becomes "officially" in a relationship, the rest follow along (though not intentionally).

Also, I feel that love's mood can change with seasons.  For example, I feel that winter is perhaps one of the most perfect seasons for love, because it creates more intimacy.  Why do I say that?  Just think about it - when it is cold outside, it only seems right to stay inside, cuddle up next to a fireplace, drink hot chocolate and talk for hours through prolonged evenings.  You are, in a sense, stuck within walls, and whoever is present with you within those surroundings will more than likely get to know you and create a meaningful relationship with you.  In the summer, love seems more spontaneous and carefree.  There are more chances for summer flings because everyone seems to be more out and about and in contact with many different people.  With such interactions, the idea of a steady relationship does not seem so feasible as you are looking for exciting adventures and new people.

And then there is spring and autumn.  These "in-between" seasons seem so perfect for love.  These seasons create just the right balance of coziness and adventurousness.  Their medium-esque temperatures provide just the right mood for romance and the want to be in a relationship.  I can't explain the science behind all of this, but it is all so enthralling to me.

So the next time you feel that everyone is jumping on the bandwagon by falling in love, perhaps you should keep the seasons in mind.  This idea may sound crazy, but they could quite possibly answer some questions about the mystical feeling of love in the air.