Rising & Setting of the Sun

I was having dinner with a dear friend tonight, when it occurred to me that I haven't been on my own in about 2 years. No, I haven't been with the same person during that time. Yes, there were a few weeks or months of downtime in between various relationships. But the fact is, I haven't been single in about 2 years. It's made me realize that it is long overdue, that I take some time for myself.

I thought back on these relationships, thought about some of the highlights, but especially the downward spiral, of how things ended and how I handled it after. Needless to say, I did not do so well. One of my favorite blogs, "I Wrote This For You", not only has beautiful photography, but also insightful quotes and perspectives. This one:

"Oh shut up. Every time it rains, it stops raining. Every time you hurt, you heal. After darkness, there is always light and you get reminded of this every morning but still you choose to believe that the night will last forever. Nothing lasts forever. Not the good or the bad. So you might as well smile while you're here."

made me think how, despite whatever pain I experienced, everything would turn out for the better, and I would keep moving forward with one foot in front of the other. It's not to say that I am experiencing such pain right now. Rather, the perspective is a nice reminder that no matter what, the wind will still blow, the moon will still shine, and the sun will still rise in the morning to greet me.

The only reason any of this exists is so we can have fun while we're here.