Some people think you’re crazy. They call you naive, immature, unrealistic. They laugh at you, feel sorry for you, wish that they could bestow their immense wisdom on your simple mind. They try to corrupt your sense of optimism and contentment. Here is a piece of advice— don’t let them.
Don’t let one ignorant person extinguish your hope. Many pessimistic people walk this earth— some of them will try to push their bleak and fatalistic views into your life. Truth is, they are probably jealous. Jealous that you can walk around while looking forward to the future, despite the infinite unknowns. You trust that someday you will experience a type of euphoria stronger than you could ever imagine. They don’t get to experience this luxury. Not because they can’t be loved or love others, but because they lack the faith and willingness to love. They only see the world as full of cruelty and darkness. But your view is far superior. Because without hope, without love, is life really worth living?
So many people let one or two instances forever alter their worldview. And while this is understandable to an extent, it is tragic that they allow the moments of pain and misfortune to outweigh and dampen their following joy and triumphs. Wicked people walk this earth, but fortunately, they are far outnumbered by those who are benevolent, gracious, and earnest. Continue to focus on these people— don’t let one dark speck ruin the entire beautiful picture.
If you believe in love, but haven’t felt it yet, don’t worry. It can happen at any moment: five hours, five months, or even five years from now. Most likely when you least expect it. But when the moment does come—the moment when you fall deeply in love—accept it. Embrace it with open arms. Don't be afraid. Keep an open mind, because even if it doesn’t come at a seemingly ideal moment, with the right person, the instance will be perfect in ways you never thought possible. It will continue to change your life for the better until you can hardly remember a time before you first felt this overwhelming, awe-inspiring emotion called love.
Believe in love. You may not have experienced it yet, and you may not tomorrow, but someday you most definitely will. And it will be the most beautiful, astonishing feeling. It will be worth all the pain and struggles that preceded it. Soak up this emotion as much as you can. Love deeply, and love often. Love your neighbor, love your surroundings, love your life. Because even though society is losing sight of love’s value, it remains the most powerful force in existence.
