courtney love and life - in your arms

i woke up with a song in my head (cleo soul's - When I'm in Your Arms) - one of those beautiful chicago two-step tracks that makes you think of romance. but instead of attributing it to romantic love, i'm realizing this song captures something deeper for me.

i'm talking about that kind of love you see in elders who still laugh and giggle together, who feel completely safe in each other's arms. that lifelong romantic connection where both people are truly held. to be honest, i can't say i've ever experienced that kind of romantic love - maybe in moments, but not in that sustained, safe way.

but here's what hit me: i have experienced that feeling, just not with a person. life itself, the universe, my a ...