This quote suggests that our relationship with God, or a higher power, is the most primal and profound love we can experience. It refers to the idea that every soul is inherently connected to God, and this connection forms the basis of all other relationships and loves in one’s life. The concept of “first love” often carries connotations of purity, innocence, passion and an intensity that can never be fully recaptured with any other person or in any other context. So when Lewis says “God will look to every soul like its first love,” he is suggesting that our relationship with God embodies all these characteristics.
Moreover, this quote implies a sense of longing for reunion. Just as one might long for their first love after years of separation, so too does the soul yearn for unity with its divine origin—God.
Applying this concept in today’s world could mean striving towards recognizing and nurturing our spiritual selves amidst the noise and distractions of modern life. This could be through meditation, prayer or any form of spiritual practice which helps us connect with our innermost self – our soul – thereby allowing us to experience that ‘first love’ feeling.
In terms of personal development, understanding your connection to a higher power can provide a strong foundation for growth. Recognizing yourself as part of something bigger can inspire humility while also fostering resilience during challenging times. Furthermore, if you regard everyone else as having come from the same source (i.e., they are also experiencing their ‘first love’), it encourages empathy towards others regardless of their actions since we’re all on different paths back to reunification with our first (and ultimate) love.