I watched a marathon of romantic comedies this weekend. In these movies, the plot goes like this: girl meets boy – sparks fly, they fall in love – something happens to break them apart – chaos ensues –– girl and boy overcome all the obstacles and supposedly, live happily ever after. WHEN DOES THAT EVER HAPPEN???
As I sit here thinking about it, I realize that I actually DO believe in the kind of love these movies are selling me and that it does indeed, happen in real life! All I have to do is look around me and I’ll see that in my little life, I am surrounded by couples that exemplify the profound love that we all see in movies. It may not be as photo-shopped but it’s real and it’s something that always inspires me.
My cousin, Monica and her husband, Karl are a great illustration of what it means to really love someone. Let me preface this by saying that they are by no means perfect but they are hardworking. I say, “hardworking,” because while they love each other very deeply, they also understand that the love they share requires dedication and practice, and a mutual respect for each other’s growth. That’s the wonderful thing – they let each other develop into the people they are supposed to be and they accept each other without judgment.
I’m not dating anyone right now but when I do find that special someone, I’ll be ready because I’ve got such good teachers around me who have shown me the way. I’ll be prepared to open my heart and let him in, all the while, keeping true to my own spirit.
