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He rolled over on his side to look at her. Moving his arm up her rib cage like water, he guided the hair over her ear and listened. Not a word was said. It was simple. Comfortable. She nested her head into his grasp and smiled gently like sun light. Air went in and out. Legs root twisted like vines. Locked. One.

"We're going to heal each other," he said.

There was silence. A beautiful quietness that said everything it needed to. And there they were, infinite in that moment.

Mantra

Some day, you'll find someone worth fighting for. Then shortly after, you will lose that fight. It happens. A lot. I can't tell you how many fights I've lost. Honestly I can't. But I can tell you that I've learned. I've learned to take it on the chin. Learned to wipe the dirt off and get up. I've learned to try again, even if when she left me she said she couldn't love me any more, I wasn't right for her or I just couldn't give her what she wants. Learn to feel bad. Real bad. Learn that it's okay to feel bad. Learn forgiveness. One of the most powerful actions is to stare advirsity in the face and say I forgive you. I don't hate you. I don't harbor negativity towards you. Even though I can't forget you, I can say you were one of the most difficult lessons I never wanted to learn and I appreciate your impact. Learn to cry . Openly. On shoulders or in cupped hands by the dumpsters at work. Just let go. Even if its just for a minute, it's necessary. Don't ever be ashamed of your emotions. They are you and you are entitled to them. You're entitled to happiness. You are entitled to love. Learn to keep loving. Learn to keep breathing. Learn to be. Just be.


This is my mantra for the week. Today is day one of my vow of silence. Time to think.