A flame blown out by a simple breeze is better left doused.

…you’re also willing to be disappointed.

Always be the best version of you everyday, and strive to be even greater the following day. Always be and never forsake yourself. This becomes the greatest shield for your heart as if all else fails, you were completely you, nothing less than that. You’ll always be tested, there will always be trials. Expect them and embrace them. Even if it’s self imposed, subconscious torture, we become stronger each time we crawl from it alive.

We all have ways to express ourselves. Our own mediums. And sometimes we do express certain emotions differently than the rest. What we’re thinking. What we’re feeling. Do we write it down? Do we punch it out? Our frustrations. Our happiness. Our fears.

Some we outwardly express it.
Some we inwardly hide it.

And sometimes we express too much to the point that it’s false, that it’s not as special as one may make it out to be. That it may just be better off being hidden for a while. Despite one’s best effort, your best may simply may not be enough or appreciated.

And sometimes we keep it hidden. Maybe it’s not the right time. We learned through our experiences how certain things may go. This feeling may just be like the rest. We know where it’ll lead.

It’s all balance. Don’t appreciate too much and take yourself for granted. And if something is precious to you, then maybe….

If we give all of ourselves away, what’s left to receive what’s reciprocated?

The heart on my sleeve still beats.

If what we lack is more important than what we have an abundance for, it truly isn’t anyone’s fault. Just how it is. What can’t be helped can’t be helped. Changing oneself to compensate does one a disservice.

Sometimes we mistake confrontation with mere conversation.

Valentine’s Day…a day where we’re suppose to show our significant other more romance than we normally do (or at all). Some think it has to be so grandeur but I feel like the smallest things we never do matter more.

An unexpected kiss.
Telling them how much they mean to you.
Toned down usual banter.
Smile just a little more.

And you. I hope I make you happy on Valentine’s Day. Hope you like it. And if I don’t, well…. I’ll just have to keep trying.

But we still got our light
It’s something they can’t touch
We keep it deep inside
Cause we’ve all got demons we have to fight

Bear Grillz – Demons (Lyrics) feat. RUNN