2/1 ~ “Someone I loved once gave me a box full of darkness. It took me years to understand that this too, was a gift.” ~ Mary Oliver

Wouldn't it be cool if there were no more hurts in the world?  If everyone could appreciate the differences in each other?  Or would we take happiness for granted?

Feeling rather Lennon-y tonight, I suppose.

Much of the appreciation I have found in life has come as a result of hurts and losses.