One-sided though it may seem, giving is a gift in itself: a package (willingly) cherished by all parties involved. Perfect for the holiday season, dont'cha think?It came up last night, while wistfully discussing love and life among friends and drinks. A friend of mine related his unconditional feelings for a certain other, and went on to say that he did everything for this someone, in spite of friendly warnings.
His confession met puzzled looks, and shortly plenty of admonishment. The consensus: there really is such a thing as giving too much, just like there really is such a thing as someone asking too much.
They were right. You ~can~ give too much, so much it hurts. But one thing about life is that the best things are never free. And, at the risk of sounding a wee bit masochistic, nothing makes you appreciate something more than hurting a little bit on the way there.
And, after all, isn't this the stuff of true romance? Of Romeo's death, of Mother Teresa's spirit, of Peter Petrelli's sacrifice? That pain, borne willingly -- isn't that the ultimate proof of love?
My take is simple. Once I find that special someone, I'll give it my all.
So that at the end of a long day, in bed wearily resting the aches and pains of a hard day's work, I'll close my eyes and find myself secretly smiling in the few moments before my dreams take me. A smile borne by the thought that beside me is the reason for all my tireless persistence. In this person lies the reason I live, and I'm the luckiest man on earth for it.
lunakit said: pag magbibigay, always make sure na may matitira pa sa pagkatao mo...
ReplyDeletemay tawag ba dyan?
wahahaha...lesson in psychology...pag magbibigay, always make sure na may matitira pa sa pagkatao mo...you'll end up saner that way...ahahaha...pero pde ring nde, kasi minsan, nothing beats giving it ur all, even if it means losing in the end ^.^
ReplyDeletegelangenie said: They we're right. You ~can~ give too much, so much it hurts. But one thing about life is that the best things are never free. And, at the risk of sounding a wee bit masochistic, nothing makes you appreciate something more than hurting a little bit on the way there.
ReplyDeleteAruy. Sapul. Iheytyu. XD
wow, was thinking of writing something like this din but you beat me to it :P baka i cross-post ko nalang to on my blog, if you dont mind :) baka i cant write it any better e, haha (or baka tamad lang ako)
ReplyDeletevery very well said dean man =) tama, i totally agree...what's the point of saying "I Love You" to someone if you're not willing to give em everything? a promise of LOVE just doesn't leave you with anything..that's part of the whole thing..the RISK >=]
ReplyDeleteastig. :)
ReplyDeletenice post. d-^_^-b (thumbs up yan)
ReplyDeleteawww....na-inspire naman ako ng post mo dani....yesss i will go forth and profess my love; and then have my heart broken kung mamalasin! hahahahhaahahaha parang gago ung sinabi ko.nice message dani.... >;D<!--
ReplyDeletexraix said: wow, was thinking of writing something like this din but you beat me to it :P baka i cross-post ko nalang to on my blog, if you dont mind :) baka i cant write it any better e, haha (or baka tamad lang ako)
ReplyDeleteGo ahead and share the love ^_^ at wala naman talagang better take on the subject, all we have are wonderfully different perspectives on it, both just as unique and just as worthy of appreciation.
saliako said: a promise of LOVE just doesn't leave you with anything..that's part of the whole thing..the RISK >=]
ReplyDeletehaha, parang casino daw kasi ang love e, mas mararamdaman mo ang pagkapanalo pag mas malaki ang pinusta mo... Sure, the house may always win, pero pag dinatnan ka ng suwerte, mas matamis yun. Dahil in spite of everything, you beat the indomitable odds and made your dreams come true ^_^
chibichiechie said: astig. :)
ReplyDeletesyempre. :)
woolwort said: nice post. d-^_^-b (thumbs up yan)
ReplyDeleted-^_^-b <--- ang cute naman nitong smiley na to, salamat!
eeewi said: yesss i will go forth and profess my love; and then have my heart broken kung mamalasin! hahahahhaahahaha
ReplyDeletego go go iwi! live life with no regrets ^_^
gelangenie said: go go go iwi! live life with no regrets ^_^
ReplyDeleteyes i will try my best haha, thanks dani!!! >:D<!--