Long
but totally worth it!
"Only once in your life, I truly believe, you find someone
who can completely turn your world around. You tell them things
that you’ve never shared with another soul and they absorb
everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share
hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals
that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has
thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you can’t
wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your
excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are
hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never
do they hurt your feelings or make you feel like you are not good
enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things
about yourself that make you special and even beautiful. There is
never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet
calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry
about what they will think of you because they love you for who
you are. The things that seem insignificant to most people such
as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in
your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come
back and are so clear and vivid it’s like being young
again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter
seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or
didn’t exist at all. A phone call or two during the day
helps to get you through a long day’s work and always
brings a smile to your face. In their presence, there’s no
need for continuous conversation, but you find you’re quite
content in just having them nearby. Things that never interested
you before become fascinating because you know they are important
to this person who is so special to you. You think of this person
on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring
them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm
cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that
there’s a chance it may be broken one day and in opening
your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed
possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way to allow
your heart to feel true pleasure that’s so real it scares
you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and
possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems
completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Your only hope and
security is in knowing that they are a part of your
life."
-Bob Marley