I think everyone wants love. Who doesn't? And no, I dont just mean love in the sense of romantic relationships. I mean... love in all forms. Everyone wants to feel accepted, and know that they're cared about by someone out there. Trust me, my whole life, i've been looking for it. I can't say I've had a whole a lot of people I can truly say I trust, love, and am completely happy for their presence in my life... But lately, it's really been coming out. I'm figuring out who my true friends are, and those who are not. And before you get into any type of romantic love, I'd say the friendship, and family love are more important topics to cover first. Not only that though, but also, self love.
My whole life, I've had so many people walk in and out of my life. A lot of people's presences just sort of.... passed. I've never really been very social, but I've always told myself, if I can find ONE good friend that I can truly call my "best friend", that would be enough. And I've proven it so, to this day. In all reality, I think knowing that you have that one solid friend out there really helps people get through those lonely times of rejection, depression, life problems, whatever it may be. Just KNOWING there is someone who will have your back no matter what, knowing that they will support you and always want the best for you is comforting enough. For years, I've struggled to find that one person. It's taken awhile, but I have them.
Life can be filled with so much hardships, and like I said, everyone wants to know that they have at least one person who will always be there for them. These people can save lives. Literally. If someone out there at least KNOWS they are not alone, the outcome of a certain situation can completely differ. I've done this for certain people, and to this day, because I supported them, helped them, and let them know that even though they may be alone, i'm here for them. And yes, that was enough to get them through the hard times. If you feel completely alone in this world? What have you got? Yes, your own self esteem, pride, dignity, etc... but it's always much more comforting to have someone.
Let's take for example... the movie "Carrie" (Based off of the novel by S.K.). This is a well known movie and story. Throughout the story, Carrie is constantly tormented, bullied, told she's worthless, shamed, and made to feel as if she did nothing but wrong her whole life (also due to the fact that she had a crazy mother). No one, not one person was ever there for her. From day one, she was alone. I think that's part of the reason she went so overboard in the end... It's a sad story. Yes, people began to see through to her and began to help her and let her know that she WAS important and loved, but by the point where the whole prom incident happens, its too late. Now.... I know you can't completely relate this to real life, but... in a way you can. Perhaps if someone had been there to be a friend to Carrie in the first place, she would have never lashed out the way she did in this story. If she had just had one person to help her, maybe it would have saved her life, and the lives of all those other people she killed. Like in real life, these supports can help save lives... whether due to bullying and suicide, or whatever it may be. Having a true friend is vital to every human beings well-being in my opinion.
In the end, what I'm trying to get to, is that nothing can be more precious of a gift then the gift of a friend. Yeah, I know this sounds cheesy, but it's so, so true. Although you may not realize, there is going to be a time in your life where you are going to need support, love, and the feeling of acceptance for one's self at one point or another.
As a person, I just feel so much more complete knowing I can talk about virtually ANYTHING with this person, I can trust them, and the overall feeling of content with myself is there, because I know they don't judge me whatsoever. Yes, my whole life i've looked for love, acceptance, the feeling of being cared about... but this doesnt always mean going out and having sex, trying to fill the hole of lonliness, or by going and dating someone for the hell of it. A best friend is really what people need. If people really thought it through, they would realize this. Best friends are irreplaceable, and can do wonders, to help change people's lives.
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