Love Is an Energy

We grieve because we don’t know what to do with the love that we still have.

Grief is a natural expression of love that has no immediate outlet. When we lose someone dear to us, the love we felt for them doesn’t dissipate; it lingers, searching for a way to be expressed. This unspent love transforms into grief, a profound testament to the depth of our connection and the energy of our emotions.

The Energy of Love

Love, as a universal force, carries an energy that transcends time and space. Albert Einstein, renowned for his groundbreaking scientific theories, also reflected on this unique force in a letter to his daughter, Lieserl. This letter, part of a collection donated to the Hebrew University in the late 1980s, reveals his profound belief in the power of love as an elemental force governing the universe:



 … “When I proposed the theory of relativity, very few understood me, and what I will reveal now to transmit to mankind will also collide with the       

misunderstanding and prejudice in the world.

  I ask you to guard the letters as long as necessary, years, decades, until society is advanced enough to accept what I will explain below.

               There is an extremely powerful force that, so far, science has not found a formal explanation to. It is a force that includes and governs all

others, and is even behind any phenomenon operating in the universe and has not yet been identified by us.  This universal force is LOVE.

               When scientists looked for a unified theory of the universe, they forgot the most powerful unseen force.  Love is Light, that enlightens

those who give and receive it. Love is gravity, because it makes some people feel attracted to others. Love is power, because it multiplies the

best we have and allows humanity not to be extinguished in their blind selfishness. Love unfolds and reveals. For love we live and die. Love is

God and God is Love.

This force explains everything and gives meaning to life. This is the variable that we have ignored for too long, maybe because we are afraid of

love because it is the only energy in the universe that man has not learned to drive at will.  To give visibility to love, I made a simple substitution in my

most famous equation. If instead of E = mc2, we accept that the energy to heal the world can be obtained through love multiplied by the speed of light

squared, we arrive at the conclusion that love is the most powerful force there is because it has no limits.

After the failure of humanity in the use and control of the other forces of the universe that have turned against us, it is urgent that we nourish

ourselves with another kind of energy… if we want our species to survive, if we are to find meaning in life, if we want to save the world and every

sentient being that inhabits it, love is the one and only answer.

Perhaps we are not yet ready to make a bomb of love, a device powerful enough to entirely destroy the hate, selfishness, and greed that

devastate the planet. However, each individual carries within them a small but powerful generator of love whose energy is waiting to be released. When we learn to give and receive this universal energy, dear Lieserl, we will have affirmed that love conquers all, is able to transcend everything and anything, because love is the quintessence of life.

I deeply regret not having been able to express what is in my heart, which has quietly beaten for you all my life. Maybe it’s too late to apologize, but

as time is relative, I need to tell you that I love you and thanks to you I have reached the ultimate answer!” -Your father, Albert Einstein

Love as a Universal Truth

This letter reflects a profound truth: love is not just an emotion but an energy that connects us, powers us, and gives meaning to existence. It is no wonder, then, that grief—an echo of love—can feel equally powerful. When we grieve, we are not merely mourning the loss of a person but wrestling with the boundless love that remains within us. This unspent energy can become a force for transformation, urging us to honor our loved ones by embodying their values, pursuing their dreams, or nurturing the connections they cherished.

Channeling the Energy of Love

In the face of loss, the question arises: how can we channel this energy of love? While we may never find a definitive answer, Einstein’s reflections invite us to view love as a universal truth—an energy that transcends death and unites all of humanity. By embracing this perspective, we may discover new ways to let love live on, even in the shadow of grief.

Consider expressing love in practical ways: volunteering for causes your loved one cared about, creating art in their honor, or sharing their story with others. These acts allow love to flow outward, transforming pain into purpose.

Grief as a Testament to Love

Grief is not a sign of weakness but a testament to the depth of love. It reminds us that love is eternal, and even when the people we love are no longer with us, the energy of our love for them continues to shape our lives and the world around us. By acknowledging this, we can transform grief into a source of strength and purpose, ensuring that love’s energy never goes to waste.

final thoughts

As Einstein suggested, love is the ultimate force—a power that transcends time, space, and even death. When we grieve, we tap into the vast reservoir of love within us, discovering its potential to heal, transform, and inspire. In honoring the love we still carry, we not only keep the memory of our loved ones alive but also contribute to a world powered by compassion, connection, and hope.