One wild and precious life

I've written a long text about depression, heartbreaks, eating disorders, life, love, me, and others. About the joys of blogging, of communities, and friends, be them in the real or virtual world.

Yet I decided to delete it, because sometimes it is the words of others that say it better. Sometimes the words of complete strangers resonate perfectly with the most intimate of our feelings and predispositions.

“I’ve learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, 

and it will be better tomorrow. I’ve learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way 

he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights. 

I’ve learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you’ll miss them when 

they’re gone from your life. I’ve learned that making a “living” is not the same thing as making 

a “life.” I’ve learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance. I’ve learned that you shouldn’t go through life with a catcher’s mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw something back. 

I’ve learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision. 

I’ve learned that even when I have pains, I don’t have to be one. I’ve learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone. People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back. 

I’ve learned that I still have a lot to learn. I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, 

people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”

— Maya Angelou
 

via twenty three

Today, I want to thank Kiran Bajaj Sawhney and Alexandra of Shoe Pendant for how they made me feel!

Asos Top

Heart by Eugenia Enciu Skirt

Diane Von Furstenberg Wedges

And in the words of Mary Oliver, let me ask you . .

What is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?