Sparks or Soulmates: Illustrate Love at First Sight

A deep dive into the instant heartbeats, lasting doubts, and everything in between

Kageno
The Penny Pub
3 min readFeb 9, 2024

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A couple holding hands walking toward a sunset.
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Can Sparks Fly in an Instant?

Some people wholeheartedly believe in the existence of love at first sight. It is a fascinating concept that suggests that with a single, accidental encounter, two individuals can experience a transformative shift in their perceptions of the world. Imagine being in a room filled with a crowd of people when suddenly, you lock eyes with someone who instantly draws your attention. At that very moment, everything changes. It is as if the entire universe conspires to bring you together, shifting the axis of your world to align with theirs.

For the believers in love at first sight, finding their life partner may seem like a stroke of incredible luck. The universe seemed to have conspired to bring them together, enabling this chance meeting to take place. However, it is not just blind luck that connects these individuals. It is also the undeniable presence of physical attraction, shared interests, and a deep sense of longing for a connection with another human being.

Love at first sight may appear as a fleeting and whimsical concept driven by a bit of wishful thinking. However, for those who have experienced it, it is a powerful force that can have a profound impact on their lives. It is a moment that forever alters the course of their personal journey, opening doors to a love and connection that they may have never thought possible.

My workmate, let’s call him Brad, had told me about meeting his mate at a music fiesta. It was like living out every cliché you’ve ever heard about love at first sight, they admitted. The music became faint, everyone else disappeared, and all I saw was the smile on their face. We talked for hours; it felt like meeting up with an old friend.Now, after five years, they are still together because the relationship has been sustained by that initial spark and deepened connection.

Is this really love, or is it just a strong desire for each other? Apparently, early attractions are important in the formation of relationships, but they are only initial stages. True love that lasts probably till they die includes compatibility as well as shared values and the capacity to sail through life’s storms jointly.

Beyond the Glowing Aura

It feels false and dangerous to some regarding the concept of love at first sight. In this case, the importance of emotional vulnerability and shared experiences in building a strong foundation is undermined.

Whether or not you believe in love at first sight, there’s certainly no denying that initial spark has something to do with who we find attractive. In any case, true love goes beyond attraction alone. It necessitates vulnerability, communication, and growing together. Henceforth, it’s not only the ignition but rather a joint path that keeps it aflame.

I have never fallen in love before, but I can swim deep under the multifaceted human lives and bring them to you, and sharing with you can enable understanding of life issues as well as forming bonds. This is done through my narration!

Do you believe in love at first sight? I would also appreciate it if you could share your own really short stories on the topic of love in the comments.

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Kageno
The Penny Pub

Knowing what it feels like to be in pain, is exactly why we try to be kind to others.