I'm laying next to my sleeping (and occasionally snoring) husband and watching a candle flicker, feeling so much joy.
I've had a very relaxing, thought provoking weekend. I've watched a few very touching movies and shows recently. Each displayed very different emotions and actions. But, they all had something in common. Love and Pain.
Inherently, we all want to be loved and give love. This is not always easy, by any means. But, I love seeing people's efforts to keep love in their lives. This almost always requires some pain. Although I feel for those in pain, I know that pain is what makes life worth living. Pain is purpose. When we feel emotional pain, we are seeking love and hope. Pain brings us to progress and progress leads to perfection. Our pain, love and progress is what makes us beautiful.
Life is not easy because of this pain. But, it is always worth it. I see and hear of many of the incredibly trying situations people of all ages experience and my heart aches for them. But, at the same time I feel joy because I have hope that they can and will overcome. Sometimes we need help to do this and there is no shame in that. Sharing your burden with others can bring pain and therefore progress to them as well. We love those that we serve, and who can't use more love?
I am grateful for all those that have helped me through my painful times and those that will in the future. I am inspired by the strength and love found throughout human kind.
This life is beautiful.
