“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