Monday, April 6, 2009
How People Affect People

There's a person. I've known for a while. Everytime we meet, we bond more. Our actions affect each other and we care for one another.

But one day that person. Became sad and unhappy over some things. I became sad and unhappy too. And worried. This is new to me. I'd never been so close to someone in so different a stage of life from me. I never thought we would ever have such a close relationship. It feels terrible to know that that person is going through so much, that people want so much from that person, that that person has to give so much, even to me. I wish I could help.

I can never thank that person enough for saving my life forever. For caring about the smallest things and my thoughts and my feelings. Could I ever do that first to someone else? Could I ever extend my helping hand without expecting anything in return? Sometimes I see that person try so hard. When tiredness sets in, still, that person goes on. I can see that person break down right in front of my eyes. I'd wish I could take that person's place instead.

Is this what they call love? To love another person enough to want to sacrifice yourself? Is this God's definition? In that case, I think I love you, Jie.

Don't be sad.