Sometimes there are just things to be said, and even if the right people don't hear them, at least you put them out there. Know what I mean? And sometimes, in dealing with your own situation, you come across universal truths, and these things should be shared, must be shared, because they could help others. Right? :)
So here's something I'm sure I've heard before, but it never really sunk in until I experienced it myself. Ready for it? Here goes: You cannot truly care about someone without also giving them the power to hurt you.
I know, it sounds a bit out there, but just think about it. If you really open up your heart to allow yourself to care about someone else, then you are, by definition, making yourself vulnerable. Because to care openly and honestly, you must first lower your defenses. And with defenses down, the risk of being hurt is a given. So why lower them at all, what's the point, isn't it better to protect yourself at all costs? Maybe, but to do so would mean closing off your heart, refusing to care (really care) about anyone, never knowing what true friendship or relationships might mean.
Life is always a trade off, a game of balance. But some trade offs are worth it, and I believe that caring is one of them. Even if it means getting hurt, at least you know that there is more in the world than just you. And that your heart is capable of love, which itself is something to be proud of.
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