Thought of the Week- 'Only a Lifetime'

It's that time again! I'm so glad to be putting up another quote :) This one is featuring some of my photography edited with this awesome software. I love the turnout, and I hope you guys agree.

So, the theme right now, as it is the season, has shifted towards Love. It's a subject that we all hate to address cause it can bring up some pent-up resentment or ills towards some of those around us. Case and point, no matter what happens, or how you've been hurt, it won't matter later on in life anyway. Why should anyone- even those close to you- inhibit your ability to love and be loved? It's just plain stupid.

My focus in my life right now is on a certain someone. Needless to say, I feel like I'm a side-character in the novel of their life. It's almost like I'm just something to fill the time. It's a nasty feeling, and it tends to bring increased stress and problems. Well, two nervous breakdowns and some tears later, I've decided to confront the problem all together. But, this isn't all about me, and it isn't about how the problems happen. This post is about how to conquer them with as little trouble as possible.

We all will have problems and complications in life- I guarentee it. Perhaps you come from a split-family and it makes commitment an issue to believe in; maybe you've been hurt by everyone around you, even the people you trusted more than anyone, and now you feel like no one cares; or you just feel so alone that you have no where and no one to turn to for help. Love is an escape from that. But, in a way, we need rescue from love, too, if we aren't careful...

Love is hard to deal with, yes. Its a fickle sword that sometimes bites back when we least expect it. People we trusted proved to be wrong for us and they hurt us when we didn't think it was possible. It'll happen, and I'm sorry to say that it's a fact of life. It's bound to happen, and not just once. But, those people, it will take the rest of your LIFE to get over them and forget how badly you were hurt by them. I'm not saying never fall in love and don't search for the one you want to be with, but I am saying that you have to be oh so careful with your heart; once it gets broken, it's nearly impossible to put back together, and there will always be a hole where they where in your heart.

Until that day, when you are hurt beyond repair, live life to the fullest, as if you've never been hurt before. You will be so much happier if you only try to smile away the pain and blink back the tears. Those times will pass, I promise.

Peace and happiness to everyone <3