In 25 years…

I’ve learned that  love is the undercurrent of all that is.

I now understand my parent’s nagging worries that I didn’t give a second thought to, were all coming from a place deep within their heart.

I now understand that sometimes love can be lost but is always calling to be found.

I now understand the importance of loving myself.

I now understand love can come from any form of life – need not be romantic or devouring, simply the leaf on a tree, or the chirp of a bird.

I now understand how important is it to remind the ones around that they are loved.

I now understand the power of love.

I now understand that above all, love is always the answer. Really, and truly.

I’ve learned that my confiding notion that I would live forever is indeed not the way it all works.

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