An Instance of Appreciation, Pt. 1
From you, I’ve gained inspiration. Not many people can move forward to create the best version of themselves. To say that you’ve successfully done so and that you will continue to as life escapes us - that is not a statement many can wave as a banner. I admire you for your hard work, determination, and persistence. I admire you for your long-term mindset, your pursuit of passion, your success. Through you I’ve discovered that some things are worth the struggle. We’ve only been good friends for a short amount of time, and our friendship will continue to bloom. I only hope that I never lose sight of the inspiration you’ve instilled within me.
From you, I’ve gained self-awareness. Sometimes I think our souls were formed from the same mold. However similar, we are also opposite. You are a rock while I am flowing in the wind - free, careless, full of love and whimsical ideals on life and the pursuit of happiness. You are grounded on the shore - steadfast, true, full of realistic goals with technicality in your approach to tackling the future. Our friendship is beautiful, unique, and liberating in it’s own special way - casual and magnificent, with open and free flowing conversation no matter where we find ourselves. Our friendship may have been delayed in potential, but I am happy it received the opportunity to flourish. I only wish that it will continue to do so as we move forward in life.
From you, I’ve truly learned about love and selflessness. You stepped into my life at such a delicate time when you learned to love me more than I loved myself. You swooped in and found something so internally damaged, but you still stuck by me and were able to help pick up the pieces. Through you, healing was possible. We’ve been through a sliver of the world together, and our love is ever-changing. I only hope that whatever the future brings, we will have the courage to face it together. You make me want to search for the insatiable thirst of life. You make me want to discover who I am. You make me want to breathe, thrive, love, and experience joy. But most importantly, you made me want to live again.
