Friday, June 1, 2007

Shantaram 2

I keep ear-marking this book with quotes that I find touching in some way. My intention is to put these up on my blog, but there are just so many, that I can't possibly put them all on. So, here are just two that I've come across that I found really thought-provoking: -

"Honesty can be tested, and loyalty. But there is no test for love. Love goes on forever because love is born in the part of us that does not die"

"At first when we truly love someone, our greatest fear is that the loved one will stop loving us. What we should fear and dread, of course, is that we won't stop loving them, even after they're dead and gone. For I still love you with the whole of my heart. I still love you. And sometimes, my friend, the love that I have, and can't give to you, crushes the breath from my chest. Sometimes, even now, my heart is drowning in a sorrow that has no stars without you, and no laughter, and no sleep."

For me the second quote is a really good description of the emotions that go along with losing someone you truly care about.

You all know the road that I have journeyed and I can honestly say that I can feel a change within my emotional self. I don't want to get old on my own. I want a partner that can I share love and life with. Yes, I'm willing to risk put my heart through all this again.

And on all that deep stuff, I hope that everyone of you has a wonderful weekend full of love!!

XXX

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Those words are so amazing!!! Do you know the feeling when you read something so beautiful, you wish you had written yourself? That is how I feel when I read that second quote - truly moving.
I am so glad you are willing to open your heart again to love, Susie. It is a risk, but one worth taking as it is only when we love another, that we are truly alive!

purpleronnie said...

ok now i am really weeping! Wow, Susie this book was written for you my babes!!! I can see the change in you too and look forward to sharing this next part of your journey with you...
Remember he will have to go through a BIG panel to be approved ;0)

Wendy said...

thats so lovely. the book sounds amazing. you do seem really ready to move forward and love again. love is always a risk isnt it but so worth it and what our lives here are all about.
xxxx
wendy

Fiona said...

Oh Susie, my heart aches for you but you are just such a beautiful young lady and you will find someone to love and cherish again. Just be patient. Lots of love and hugs - Nana Fi xxx