The Grand Gesture
My sister and I have been talking about love and romance lately. Reminiscing a bit on relationships as young girls and those silly things we do for love. Like staying out in the cold under a snowfall just to be with that special person. Or staying up til wee hours of the night, not wanting to hang up the phone just to keep hearing their voice. I remember a very special valentine so long ago, when I received not just chocolates or jewelry, but this beautiful bouquet of lavender roses.... ahhhh, my favorites! Oh, the things we do for love. And then we grow up, haha! I laugh about it, but there is a truth to it. We grow up. We get hurt by the ones we love. We lose hope in those grand gestures of kindness, affection, and love. Our hearts harden, and we aren't as quick to trust. We give, but only half-heartedly, afraid to be vulnerable. To go all in without inhibitions becomes too risky. And so we hold back. And not only do we hold back, but we no longer anticipate those special gifts...
