Tuesday, July 8, 2008

90 seconds

You know, I'm continually amazed at how a perfectly a relationship can be going along and then suddenly "baggage" raises its nasty head. A week of too much work, stressed nerves, family strife, whatever, can make everything seem totally flimsy for one moment. One all encompassing moment that seems eternal.

But you take a deep breathe. And relax. And the moment passes and you remember. You remember the joy of first meeting. The rush of his breath on your neck. Of the kiss. And all is well.

A friend of mine was a quoting a book that says that emotions are chemical reactions that last for 90 seconds. If you let it go on after that, then you're CHOOSING to feel that way.

Here's to choosing a better way. Here's the joy of remembering our past and future.