On my recent breakup, being only human, I had moments of saying to myself, “never again”. Had I been setting myself up to be afraid to fall in love? I don’t think so, but for others, this is a reality. That they cannot fall in love, because they are afraid.

As with all things that are good, beautiful, and great, sometimes we just need to let go of our fears. The gift of love, the gift of being in a relationship with someone you care about, and hopefully someone you fall in love with, is enough for me to hope, and hold on to that hope until that day comes, when I find the right person for me.

Don’t be afraid to fall or be in love. Take it from me, after a brief, yet heartbreaking split from my girlfriend, I have come to realize all the good moments, the blessings, the undeniable love that we had for each other. To have had just one day in that kind of relationship, I think, is more than enough to take that risk, and experience this heartache.

Love, be in love, and accept love. This is the inspiration I know that has come from my past relationships. In the end, we have but one life, and if this is all we have, then experience everything, the good, the bad, and the sometimes inspirational and wonderful thing we call LOVE.