Matters Of The Heart.

The heart is a weird thing. I mean, how is it that we experience actual pain from things that are said or not said? How do thoughts or non-violent actions from others actually cause your body to ache? Sure, you can tell me about how the mind works and all the chemicals involved and all that, but why is all that there to begin with? Aside from all of it shouting out, "There's a Designer!," I think it makes it clear that we as human beings, we are fragile. Some of us have grown up blocking that all out. Some of us have been taught that matters of the heart are for those who are weak. But I think that the experiences our hearts face are the experiences that shape who we are. Heartbreak gives us opportunity. Opportunity to learn. Opportunity to grow. Opportunity to forgive. Opportunity to hope. Opportunity to see God's hand. Strength is something to strive for, but sometimes, the best thing to do is to just curl up into a little ball, turn off all the up-beat music, and let your heart break. Maybe your life could use some opportunity.

Blessings,

-C.