Written by guest blogger: Erica Robinson
After seeing the movie “No Strings Attached,” it got me to really thinking about love and the reason why some of us never get to experience true love. The moments I remember the most from the movie was when the main character, Emma would say things like “…that way neither of us will get hurt,” and “If we were in a relationship I’d become a weird scary version of myself,” etc. Natalie Portman’s character is NOT unlikely. She has a wall built around her to protect her heart. But how can she ever experience the joys of love if he doesn’t even give it the opportunity to knock at the door?
The “closed” woman is simply that…closed. Sometimes I see us afraid to experience, afraid of rejection, afraid to be hurt, afraid that there is no such thing as “happy” lasting forever. Sometimes I hear, “what’s the point of dating/relationship? They all turn out the same way: in a break-up or tears.” This mind-set makes my closed Doll not open to taking chances when it comes to love.
Think about this: would you know when you’re experiencing joy if you have never experienced pain or some type of struggle? Remember, pain is only temporary. Living with the regret of never giving love a chance is a temporary feeling.
Life is about building experiences and learning. Let’s make decisions, take chances, learn from our mistakes, and stop being so hard on ourselves. Be confident in knowing that whatever happens to you in life, you are strong enough to bounce back. Nothing can hold you back from conquering any and everything that comes you way.
Allow someone to love you. Allow someone to show you how they are in love with your flaws, your smile, and how much you inspire them. Don’t be afraid to open up and fall.
It is better to gain experience than to gain regrets.
Love,
Erica Marie
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