Wednesday, August 11, 2010

The art of trying.

There's a lot to be said about trying. What people pour their heart and souls into has a reflection on... well, their heart and soul; it'd be foolish to devote ourselves to something that doesn't hold meaning. It's a reflection of our values. We sacrifice big things for the promise of something even greater. We go through the pain of the struggle in the hope of the outcome, much like an athlete punishes his body for the dream of a medal.

I have a friend; I love her with all my heart, and I would hope she would say the same. The odd thing is though, we have had an on-and-off, misunderstood, unresolved falling out for the last year, full of anger and hurt. But there's something that keeps the both of us going. There's some great outcome we are both striving for and believe is out there that keeps both of us moving forward, trying to repair the relationship. It's a friendship that will last for a long time, I am certain, because of the roots it holds and the mutual hope that we both have. The hope is Christ-driven, and tell us that it's okay to be angry, but to not seethe with hate; it's okay to address and confront wrongs, but not to keep a record of them; it's okay to step out of the picture for a season, but to never stop loving. We both know this friendship is not over. We both still go to each other after weeks of silence with both great news of success and shattering, late-night desperation of comfort, or spend the day together like best friends should. Despite what has happened, we still defend each other in front of others and interact civilly together even in the midst of our deepest arguments.

A wise observer told me, "It's crazy, you two. You're radically different, but you love each other. The thing that amazes me though, is that you never stop trying." That's what makes the difference - trying.

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