| The Meaning of Love |
| A Love Story A love story, Once upon a time there was an island where all the feelings lived, happiness, sadness, knowledge, and all the others, including love. One day it was announced to all of the feelings that island was going to sink to the bottom of the ocean. So all the feelings prepared their boats to leave. Love was the only one that stayed. She wanted to preserve the island, paradise until the last possible moment. When the island was almost totally under, love decided it was time to leave. She began looking for someone to ask for help. Just then Richness, was passing by in a grand boat. Love asked, "Richness, can I come with you on your boat?" Richness answered, "I'm sorry, but there is a lot of silver and gold on my boat and there would be no room for you anywhere. Then Love decided to ask Vanity for help who was passing in a beautiful vessel. Love cried out, "Vanity, help me please." "I can't help you.", Vanity said, "You are all wet and will damage my beautiful boat." Next,! Love saw Sadness passing by, Love said, "Sadness, please let me go with you. " Sadness answered, "Love, I'm sorry, but, I just need to be alone now." Then Love saw Happiness. Love cried out, "Happiness, please take me with you." But Happiness was so overjoyed that he didn't hear Love calling to him. Love began to cry. Then, she heard a voice say, "Come Love, I will take you with me." It was an elder. Love felt so blessed and overjoyed and that she forgot to ask the elder his name. When they arrived on the land, the elder went on his way. Love realized how much she owed the elder. Love then found Knowledge and asked, "Who was it that helped me?" "It was Time", Knowledge answered, "But why did Time helped me when no one else would?" Love asked. Knowledge smiled and with deep wisdom and sincerity answered, "Because, only Time is capable of understanding how great Love is." The Facts of Life: 1. At least 5 people in this world, love you so much they would die for you. 2. At least 15 people in this world love you in some way. 3. The only reason anyone would ever hate you, is because they want to be just like you. 4. A smile from you, can bring happiness to anyone even if they don't like you. 5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks of you before they go to sleep. 6. You mean the world to someone. 7. Without you, someone may not be living. 8. You are special and unique, in your own way. 9. Someone you don't even know exists, loves you. 10. When you make the biggest mistakes ever, something good comes from it. 11. When you think the world has turn its back on you, take a look you most likely turned your back to the world. 12. When you think you have no chance at getting believe in your self, you probably, sooner or later will get it. 13. Always remember complements you receive, forget about rude remarks. 14. Always tell someone how you feel about them, you will feel much better when they know. 15. If you have a great friend, take time to let them know that they are great. |