we've all heard the
expression, love conquers all.
but how is that possible
when people are too afraid to go after it? when they're just not willing to
risk getting hurt when their attempts fail? i've had numerous conversations
about love and i have some words of wisdom, so to speak, that i'd like to
share.
no one ever said life was
going to be easy. there are things in life that are worth taking chances for,
taking risks for. i believe love is definitely one of them. most of us have
had our hearts broken before in the past. and it is a shitty feeling, one that
i wouldn't wish on my worst enemies. but it is a part of life. a learning
experience. i know some people hate hearing that everything happens for a
reason, but i believe that. would you be the person today if not for all your
experiences in the past? no. i for one know that for a fact. and honestly, i
love the person i am today. i love my life. and i wouldn't change a thing. of
course, my life isn't perfect and has not turned out the way i planned, but i'm
grateful for that. (i'm having way more fun this way!)
life is a journey. yeah,
sure, the destination is important, but if that's all you're focusing on, you're
missing out on a huge part of life. everyday is an opportunity to really live.
and when i say live, i'm not talking about the adrenaline-pumping, life-risking,
dangerous stuff. i'm talking about just enjoying everything from the little to
the big things in life. stop and smell the roses. or coffee. or whatever it is
that you like. the point is to just enjoy yourself. surround yourself with
good friends.
so go out and start living.
don't be afraid to do something just because you don't know how its going to
work out. getting back to my subject of love, don't be afraid to fall in love
again just because you've been hurt before. don't let past heartaches and
failed relationships discourage you. look at them as learning experiences. as
something that helps us grow as a person. no one knows what the future
entails. and if i was given the opportunity to see the future, i'd turn it
down. i like not knowing what's going to happen next...it makes life more
exciting.
life just happens. so
you've got two choices. you can just go for it and see what happens (and hope
for the best), or you can sit things out because you're afraid things won't turn
out the way you want and let life pass you by.
my advice, go for it! that
way, you won't look back at the end of your life and wonder....what
if....
Happy Valentine's Day
everyone!
love,
a | 
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