John was cast aside by his family. Something like that leaves a mark deep in a person. Love and trust become difficult. He set out into the world on his own with no intention of having any attachments ever again. It is the nature of most humans, however, to long for connections that last. He landed in a nowhere town, with nowhere people, who decided to care about him. The conflict in his heart is allowing himself to be connected to others. He misses chances because he is unsure of himself and others. Now he has come to a point where he sees what might have been and is hurt again. Not like how he was in the past, but still connected to it. What should he do? What is he willing to give up? These are the kinds of choices love often presents us. How long do you need to be in love for it to be worth the sacrifice? How strong is your love? Does the other party feel the same way?
What is love?
Oh baby don’t hurt me,
don’t hurt me, no more.

Another week begins. I never did take any time for myself this weekend. I guess that’s whatever is in me that has made me capable of moderate success, with mediocre talents, making sure I don’t slip into obscurity. I should be mindful that there will not always be another day to finish those games though. I am privileged to live in a time where life doesn’t have to be relentless toil. It would be an insult to those who came before not to enjoy the world they left. Maybe tomorrow, or tomorrow, or tomorrow. In any case I hope your week gets off to a nice start. On Wednesday I will return with more of my simple tale. Until then, I urge you to notice the support options I have scattered about, and to take a little time to appreciate whatever good is left in your life.

2974 Grief Is Knowing What You Have Lost.

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