Ever had the feeling during a scary story when you cover your eyes but keep peeking out between your fingers? Or stay up all night just to watch a meteor shower? Or go on without sleep because you have to finish that jigsaw puzzle or else? Maybe I'm weird, but I've done all of those and much more. There are tons of times when I just don't want to stop, no matter the cost, because what I'm doing is so interesting that I'll just keep going on and on and on.
I think we seek out things like that all our lives. It's why scary movies are popular, and roller coasters, or bookshops, and tea parties. We want things to take our minds away so completely that we'll chase them without rest, chase them with smiles on our faces as our attention never diverts. It's a treasure to find anything like that and we tell everyone we know when we do.
Imagine how many people you've told about all the things that have kept you up at night? A restaurant so good you stuffed yourself silly and didn't mind at all. A girl who kept your heart fluttering until you lifted off the ground and left your shoes on the sidewalk. Or a poem so tender you sobbed enough to need a new handkerchief. These are things that make life special. Keep them close in memory and visit them often!
- M
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