Life is kind of like snow.
Some hate it; some love it. But when it comes, it's cold and makes our path difficult to see.
Everybody gets roughly the same amount to deal with. Yet some people chose to do nothing. Instead, they sit inside their cozy homes, afraid to set foot outside their doorstep. "It's not worth the effort," they say. Others go out and play around a bit, but this can be dangerous. One slip or fall and they're in a world of hurt. Most people go out just long enough to clear things off until the next storm. Then there are those rare few--self-sacrificing individuals--who face the elements in order to make things safer for everyone. And despite all of their efforts and hours of hard work, accidents still happen. Nevertheless, there are a few who see opportunity for something more. They take the mess that's before them and they mold it into something remarkable. And no matter the flaws and imperfections, it stands as a monument to all who see it.
Something meaningful happened here.
Not an accident. Not an oversight. This was not done out of boredom, or fear, or duty.
This was fire. This was passion. This was purposeful.
And yes, at some point it will come to an end. All things melt away in time. But that's what makes it so beautiful. To capture a fleeting moment and forever engrave your heart on it, is to defy time itself. You transform that which was perishable into something timeless; something magical--something immortal.
That's a power no one can contend with. Nor can they ever take it from you.
Yes, it may be cold and slippery at times. You will probably fall, and more than likely get a few bumps and bruises. But it's those scrapes that teach us the most about ourselves. It's how we learn our limits and our strengths. So grab a loved-one and seize the moment before all of your opportunities melt away.
And at the end of the day, when you look back, you'll see all of the things you built together. I would imagine it's far more appealing than the dreary scene the rest of the world continues to settle for.
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