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[Temptation Waits]

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It is amazing how the winds of change can come into ones life as gentle as a billowing breeze or as fiercely as a gale. I have learned that in time one cannot always expect the things that life throws at you. It is ironic how in time when I thought all hope was lost, by the good grace of friendship, it all changed. I was ready to accept certain things in my life as fate, ready to give up on things I had always wanted. Ready, to just abide by the virtues and faith in my deities in a bittersweet existence, to live as such was my destiny and I would have only my devotion and loyalty to show for it.

Now it seems, as I look out into the stars, it was not something I would need to do. Nor is it something I would be willing to sacrifice again. In my lifetime I have known what it is to love and to lose. To see things that we cherish fall by the wayside. I know the pangs of regret. I have learned the value of being true to oneself and not changing who you are. I took a chance on something I had long given up on and by doing so it found me and renewed my spirit again.

I know now, one should not settle for what they want. If they have dreams they should follow them. All beings, regardless of race have a right to be happy and prosperous. To feel joy and live free. I have found that happiness and for once I am happy my reluctance did not get the best of me. It is possible to balance your life and make the most of it, to be fulfilled. Life is far to short, and I have looked death in its hungry eyes too often.

I long ago locked my emotions into a safe haven, and built walls to guard them. I can do that no longer, I cannot live in a world devoid of feeling and emotion. I have allowed so few to get close to know me, and though it allowed me to feel the illusion of safety and security. In the end all it did was make me feel more alone. All though I have made my mistakes, been hurt and have even hurt others. It is all part of what it is to experience life. I have resounded myself to live a full and happy life, and in time again be willing to give my heart to one who would give theirs.
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