So I read a really bad book a couple of months back. Many people would just say “darn,” and move on, but not me. I am an avid reader with a mind that likes to wander. So you could assume that I was extremely upset about it. I was angry, annoyed, and let down. I was so mad at the author, I even thought about writing her a letter. But then I took a step back and thought about everything again. And I came to a conclusion. That being; there are always going to be bad books, bad people, and bad experiences in your life. But there is no point in fretting over it. Because it is just one book. And it is up to you to let that one bother keep you down, or motivate you to be better.
Everyone reads a bad book every once in a while. And the worst part about it is that it makes you think about it for days after you finish it, even when you don’t want to. But the reality of it is, books are a lot like people. You’re going to meet some people throughout your life that will do nothing but ruin you, make your life a living hell, bring you down, and make you over-think. But it is up to us to just close the book, put it away on a shelf, and open up a new one.
While I was reading this book, multiple times I would get angry and throw the book across the room, then I would get up and go do something else for a while. And a couple of days later I would come back to where the book fell, open it up again, and read on. And sometimes you must do this in life as well. If someone is bothering you, take a step back for a little while, think about things, and then come back to it with a fresh mind. Giving second chances isn’t always easy. But what is even harder is figuring out if giving a second chance is even worth it. You never know unless you try, and life is all about taking chances.
Genuine friendships and relationships are sometimes very hard to find. But the most important thing to remember is to never give up on looking for one. Throughout life you will encounter troubling people, but the ones that stick around through the darkest days, and also the brightest days, are the ones that are there to stay. Some people are temporary, and that is okay. Because you have your good weathered friends, and then you have your forever friends. Both have the same amount of importance. And as far as relationships, the most important thing to remember is to fall in love with your eyes closed. When you do this, you fall in love with words, actions, and inner beauty.
Just because you have a bad run with a book-person does not mean that life is over. It is simply giving you the opportunity to find a new, better book to explore. It is always fun to read multiple books at one time. Although it may get confusing, it keeps your mind on edge and helps you focus on only the most important aspects of the books. Relationships and friendships come and go, but the ones that stay, mean the most. Never give up on someone or something that you cannot go a day without thinking about. Give second chances, take your own chances, fall in love, but most importantly, DO what you love.
