Realization #1. I'm not as strong as the person I want to be. I need practice, and help.
Realization #2. Some love is not eternal, not undying, not forever or even close. Some love is made and meant for the moment, maybe for the afternoon or evening. If you're lucky, it's made and meant indefinitely, throws open the door confidently into the Future, the Unknown. Intentions and plans are reflections of the present heat and light, but merely cast shadows onto the days ahead. One must wait out the dawn to see clearly what draws near.
Realization #3. Pain and suffering are only temporary, but remarkably painful and decidedly insufferable.
Realization #4. It's worth taking the time to (get to) know yourself.
