“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