How well do you rebound?

We've all been through it - we know what it is to feel the pain of being rejected, abandoned, or betrayed by someone we have loved very deeply; someone we thought would never hurt us.  Yet it happens every day - somewhere  - to someone.  

The hurt and trauma is so severe to some people they never fully recover.  They have been so emotionally damaged that they become fearful and suspicious for the remainder of their  lifetimes.  They may never love another person completely because they have lost faith in life, self, and in others.  They do not wish to be hurt again.

Perhaps an individual's first disappointment in love happened in childhood.  Imagine how painful it is when a small, innocent and trusting child has been abused and neglected by a parent or authority figure.  The child matures to adulthood but his/her little child hides deep within his/her adult anatomy.  Because of painful memories and expectations of being betrayed, similar treatment is attracted from others in their adult relationships.  

Whatever it is we fear most we seem to attract - like a magnet.

When we repress our need to love or be loved - we invite slow death.  If allowed, our hearts will die just as a flower will wilt when it has not been watered.  

The greatest love we may ever know is "Self love".  Be appreciative of  yourself and all of your attributes, talents, health, etc.  Then extend your love and appreciation to others who are appreciative of you. 

Love is as delicate as a flower.  It must be cultivated, appreciated and handled with tenderness.  

Love knows no boundaries - it never dies.