Anniversary
Anniversaries mark the days where we normally celebrate the occasion of an anniversary–the annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event. This broadly refers to a date that follows such an event by a specified period of time measured in units other than years. (So, people, it is not entirely about a happy, joyous event that happens only once a year. It may be used and referred to some event of a different time or occasion.)
As I celebrate the anniversaries of recent dates, I reflect on what blessings they are indeed that I was able to meet and be acquainted with people who the occasion calls me to remember. There are people who show me what is the most important thing in life, the practice of true love, friendship, etc. Every moment spent in deep conversation and thought, the times spent together enjoying movies, food, etc. But of course, above all these, was the times we were able to spend sharing our true selves, laughing and crying. Everyone who God places in my path have been there for a purpose. This purpose, I truly believe, is for me to know the love from above and how to practice it here on earth.
A friend and I were in deep discussion the other day about the meaning of "love" and how its practice should reflect our humanity. Are they rights and wrongs in love? Is love just limited to a word or an emotion? Indeed difficult to explain, but I know through my faith that love is one that casts out all fear and it is never selfish. It is through the acquaintance of the various people placed in my life that I experience what true love is, and to see how far I am from it in its true practice, but strive towards it for the betterment of humanity.
Thus, I spend today in reflection and prayer to the one who I love, care, and truly cherish. Be it close in distance or apart, what remains important is how much we have each other in our heart. This is my feeling of sincerity and honest concern. I love you, and I always will.
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"Thank you God for the wonderful people you have placed in my life. I pray, O Lord, that you continue to bless them, especially Masako on her birthday. I thank you for her existence. I also thank you for the brief meeting with Akemi-san yesterday. It was truly encouraging to spend sometime catching up with her."
