April 17, 2012

This thing called Love

LOVE. 
That extremely powerful 4 letter word that can make or break a smile within seconds. And I say 'powerful' because for many people it is a reason to live and for many others it is a reason not to. 


We've all been in love at some point in our lives. To all those people who have already found "love" in their lives, congratulations! I hope you realize how lucky you are :) 
And the rest of you, who have been hurt or lost your loved ones or are are still as clueless as a dim bulb, about love... I feel you! 
I know its not easy to wake up each morning with a smile on your face, ready to start a new day or to even get through the entire day when your self esteem or feelings are on an all time low. 

So whats the easiest remedy to this? Simple! Forget about those that hurt you and move on in life. So easy, right? Obviously NOT. If you are someone who can actually do that.. hats off to you! But most of us fall in love only once. And if you're somebody like me, you fall in love strong and hard, for real and for life. So for you, undeniably, moving on is the hardest thing to do. Because you're human. And you have this thing called a heart. And these things called feelings. 


Then again, this doesn't mean that your life is over. It also doesn't mean that you will never love again. Ever heard that time heals all things? Start believing strongly in that statement, if you dont already because it is one of the truest thing I have ever heard.


Think positive and creative. Think about all the things you can do in your life instead. Here's a few things that always help :
  • The very first thing - try not to loathe that person. This is the first thing we do. They hurt us, so naturally they must be bad people. Worthy of being run over by a truck or falling in a lake and drowning in its water. Sigh, no. Nobody intends to hurt someone. Someday you will see why whatever happened, happened for the best. Just have some faith :)
  • Turn your frustration/depression into something creative. Find something you love. It can be anything! Writing, sketching, painting, composing music, poetry, dancing, singing.. whatever works for you! Go out and do what you love doing. You never know - you might end up publishing a book or write a song and become famous! :D
  • Get busy at work. Or college. Pick up a good book and read it. Being busy will keep your mind off things.
  • Spend more time with friends and family. You dont essentially have to go partying or drinking. Just talk to people who can help you! Everybody has something to share. Discussing your matters with somebody helps you feel better :)
  • Hug people more often. Why this helps? Nooo idea. But it does. I guarantee that :D
  • Dont wait for happiness to hit you on your face. Go hunting for it yourself!! Infact, try to find happiness in every little thing you possibly can.. sunshine, rain, butterflies, ice cream, tequila. You know, whatever makes you happy ;)
  • Feel like crying? Go do it. Cry all you want! No, I'm not being a bitch. It really DOES help make you feel better!
Whatever you do, however you cope, its up to you. Nobody can understand and feel your pain better than you, yourself! 
But dont blame Love for your pain. Love isn't painful! Love doesn't hurt. What hurts is separation. And being lonely. And losing the ones you love. Dont confuse all this with love. Because the truth of the matter is that Love is the only one thing that is powerful enough to make all the pain disappear. It makes you realize how beautiful life really is. It makes you feel alive! <3

I'm not saying that you should agree with me. But just once, think about all the happiest moments in your lives.
All those moments were your happiest only because you had someone to share them with! So, with time, dont be afraid to fall back in love. You never know when you'll find your own "love" :)