And This Is Truth. . . And this truth I speak, that love is not what you believe. It does not conquer all, but it can change the world. Though I love unconditionally still they have left. Why? For no fault of my own, but the fault of the love they are given. Love, real and true does not seek reward, but rather exists through all things. Unconditional love shakes the core of a persons being as the as it is so pure and encompassing it frightens many. Those who receive it are often critical and believe a hidden motive because so often there is. Unconditional love be given in such a way that nothing can be expected in return, not even love can be expected in return, and that is what makes it rare. So often we equate love for what has been done for me, and not simply the emotion of passion we feel for a person. Love also is not a emotion that simply runs dry, but rather a choice made everyday, every second. . . We must practice true love because none have succeeded at it, and fewer still try. We must also remember though that this love will always bring pain, but it will heal. It will test you, but always endure. It will press on. Forever.

A Memory I remember that night that I had traveled to my families farm. I arrived in the in the pitch black of a hot July night. I turn off the lights to my car, and look out at the field and lose my breath. I climb a gravel pile, and watch the hay flow like the sea in a gentle breeze, and as I look at the clear summer sky I see the the field of stars that screams it's glory in the heavens. I look across the field and see the fireflies mimic the stars in their own beauty. It was all so peaceful, cleansing. I began to cry. At first for joy of the moment, then in the sadness of that I was there alone . Just as I have always been. I cried on the gravel pile watching the silent symphony of nature course a beautiful path across the world, and only the stars and insects observed my tears. I thought "I am strong! I am independent! I am a good man! I am alone. . . People have always hurt me, and I know one day I will find someone, when will that day happen? Today?