Regardless of if they’re your best friend, significant other or just someone that you sincerely appreciate in life… there’s moments where you catch yourself looking at them in wonder of just how incredible they are. You catch yourself wondering if you are the luckiest person in the world, or if everyone has the pleasure of feeling how you feel in those serene moments.
1. How could anyone in the world not love this person the way I do?
You find yourself looking at them, taking in each curvature of their face and their facial expressions as they do something so entirely routine; and, you cannot even begin to fathom the thought that someone out there doesn’t appreciate them the way you do, the way they should be appreciated. And as they look up to meet your eyes, you’re simply awestruck at how blatantly lucky you are to have them as a part of your life.
2. Do they not realize just how incredible they are?
The moment that you see their insecurities sneak out and nip them, or their demons come out to consume them or someone sends them into a spirally whorl of whimpering self-esteem… you’re not only devastated, but you’re utterly lost as to why they can’t see how unbelievable they truly are. You wish unceasingly that they could see themselves through your eyes, so that they would know exactly how much they are worth and what a blessing they are to this universe.
3. They could conquer the world.
There is absolutely no sliver of a doubt anywhere in your mind that they could conquer the world. And if they chose to, you would be beyond pleased to run in such a wonderful world. The truth is, though, that they are capable of absolutely anything they are willing to set their mind to. And there is nothing you would like more than to support them through whatever journey they must endure to accomplish their greatest dreams; but, the thing is, you know that even when you do… they’re never going to give up on you either.
4. They have given you a self-worth that you didn’t think existed.
You have your demons, you have your insecurities and you have secrets that are so manifested in yourself that you cannot even begin to imagine how to cope with them, but they know how. They knew how. They have taught you that you are worth something and that you are not alone. They have been there for you as a confident, friend and shoulder to cry on. They’ve always had the right words, and when they haven’t they’ve always known how tight to hold you in order to let you breathe while still protecting you. You have gratitude for them that you will never quite be able to express, but you still try.
5. You’ll never look back and regret.
As much as you sometimes fear that you will lose them, you know that you will never look back on your memories together and regret the time you’ve spent with them. They’ve taught you things that no one else would have been able to get through to you and they’ve given you gifts like the knowledge of your self-worth that you wouldn’t have lasted much longer without. Regardless of if you become separated, even if you’re sad at first, you will always be grateful for them and you will always use their memories, and words, as medicine on your worst days. And if you happen to run into them again? It’ll be the same it always was.
It is this love, this friendship, this companionship... that makes the world go round. Surely, as a human race we would cease to exist without emotions that make us glad to be alive. Just don’t forget to tell these people how much they mean to you, because as difficult as it may be, it might remind them that life is still good. You might even be their reason to get out of bed tomorrow morning.Have something to say or a story to tell? Join our Wausau community at http://muse.theodysseyonline.com/apply.
