Living in color

Some people live their lives in the black or in the white, without ever swaying in between. They want safety, so they make safe decisions. They want security, so they don't try new things. They want to find love, but are too afraid to love without knowing how it is going to end up. They are the the type that while growing up, would read every end of the "choose your own adventure" books and pick the best ending, instead of dealing with the hand they were dealt. I too read all of the endings, but I'd keep my overall fate as the first one I came across..even if that meant being eaten by a giant spider.

I love the movie Pleasantville. Not only does it send a message of tolerance and understanding the unknown, but it also teaches us that life is better lived outside the black and the white. Live your life in color and you'll find all sorts of new discoveries. If life is a roller coaster, do you want to see the long line you wait in to get on it? Or the "aww it's over" long stretch of track? NO! You are there for the ride, so get in, hold on, and enjoy it. If you've been hurt in love before think about this: You will spend more of your life loving than hurting, so why be afraid to love? It's just another step in the right direction.

You don't need to know the ending to every aspect of your story. Just accept it for what it is. It's yours, and no matter what, you choose your own adventure. Life is about connections. Love, be happy, and make others happy. Be a spark that lights someone else's life.