Valentine’s Day
The world lost two souls to cancer the same day this week - one I didn’t know and one I did.
It hits like a ton of bricks.
And here is this single cancer survivor’s unpopular opinion on Valentine’s Day:
I won’t shed tears over someone who never showed up or the life I thought I would have.
It’s an afront to the people who did and still do show up, to the ones who stayed, to the precious existence I have right now.
I have no time for waste and wishing is wasteful.
“But Jen, it sounds like you’ve given up!”
I haven’t given up anything; I’ve let go and there’s a big difference. One is defeating; the other is freeing.
And there’s a world of possibility that opens up when your life’s purpose and happiness aren’t tied to a “maybe someday”.
Life is a breath.
In all your searching for what you don’t have, be careful not to miss everything you’ve already been given.
Thank you to @bearscupbakehouse for this love-ly duo. And for donating a portion of the proceeds to the @americancancersociety.
My heart is full.