The moment love enters your heart is never the way we imagine it.

It’s also a moment, a singular experience, never to be shared.

The world wants to make us believe it’s a fairytale with a perfect setting.

Maybe, a perfect birth setting…

and then a “perfect”child, (who is always compliant).

Possibly, coworkers, that express their appreciation for your dedication and skill.

Or a friend, who is always available and never challenging.

Most likely, we envision, a parent, who only ever builds us up, and is there for our every need.

Not to mention, a love that only ever brings us peace along with exhilaration.

However,

I believe,

Love enters, when there is a moment of difficulty and self sacrifice required; humility, often it’s vehicle.

A vehicle that continues to move forward and bring love and circumstances that solidify, challenge and stay the course.

For some of us, we desperately need space, others need pressing in or simply a listening ear.

None of these wrong. It’s simply being willing to find that rhythm and being willing to see the other person for what they need.

Let in, all the love that you can and also realize that love is absolutely not what the world feeds you!

Love is, at its best, when it’s messy and difficult.

Yes, even though, it initially requires giving, it gives so much more that it takes.

I hope we can all see love for what it really is…

Messy and difficult, but faithful, and engaging, to the end. ❤️