Not taking one for granted.

We always tend to take the ones that are nearest and dearest to us for granted, more often than not and I always try to watch myself that I don't fall into that trap. It is very painful, as I have experienced it mostly in my life to see the ones around you always pulling you down and never pointing out your good points but always ready to criticise you or point the finger when you stuff up. So much so that I, even to this day,, have not much self confidence and walk around on eggshells, evne though it isn't so much apparent as it was when I was younger.
I urge any one reading this to think about this point very carefully because what it does to the other person that is never or rarely apprecuiated is soul destroying. It breaks the person's spirit and also makes them feel very isolated, unwanted and the confidence levels driop like a 100 year old needing viagra to put it mildly!
So after reading this, think about the person next to you that might need something like a kind word, an impromptu hug or just a little bit of pampering, before you come out with the next insult or debasing sentence to put that person down.

Long distance relationships.

It's very hard to be in a long distance relationship for obvious reasons and one of the main attributes you have to aquire, along with patience and perseverence is trust. This can get a tad bit difficult though when you are so far away from each other and miles or an ocean split you in half. The fun side is though knowing that at least in this big wide world there is someone who is thinking of you, evne through the rough timese, even when they can't see your face or hold your hand. This in itself can be looked on as a great blessing and comfort and as I am experiencing my own long distance trauma I think of all of those couples that will be apart for this Valentine's day just like we are going to be and I hope they can drwaw a little comfort from this one simple thought.