Muchos de
nosotros no hemos aprendido la lección de "guardar nuestro corazón"- después
de todo, las cosas valiosas deben mantener en un "lugar" seguro.
Otros, sin embargo, han aprendido la lección al punto de no dejar que nadie se
acerque. Este árbol llamado Amor, tiene muchas ramas, y muchos de nosotros ha
comido de sus frutos amargos. Saltar a un rio sin saber nadar puede ser algo
peligroso; pero hay cosas en la vida que no son tan simples como aprender a
nadar- y amar es una de esas. Algunas personas le temen a las profundidades del océano, y por miedo no
se atreven ni a mojarse los pies en la orilla. Otros en cambio, han tratado y casi se han ahogado, pero se rehúsan
a rendirse, y tratan una vez más. Así son los que aman también.
Algunos de
nosotros tratamos y tratamos y fracasamos cada vez. Otros descubren el mágico adormecimiento
que los lujos traen a su vida. Es más fácil concentrarse en las distracciones, que
arriesgarse con la posibilidad de perder. Después de todo, la vida nos ha enseñado
que perder es algo malo y ese no siempre es el caso; perder la cordura, paz,
plenitud, el gozo, y el AMOR si lo es. Pero aun peor es nunca haber encontrado
el amor- experimentarlo, vivirlo, disfrutarlo y compartirlo. Amar puede ser
agridulce, pero no amar ni un poco puede causar desesperanza. ¿Cómo puede
alguien saber a qué sabe lo dulce, si nunca lo ha tratado? ¿Cómo alguien puede
borrar la amargura de los labios de alguien, si nunca ha experimentado la
amargura? ¿Y cómo puede alguien distinguir entre ambas cosas, si no ha tratado
ninguna de las dos?
Muchos son
los que no han ganado nada, porque no arriesgar algo. El quebrantamiento y el
miedo pueden construir murallas que solo el amor puede derrumbar; pero el amor
que no es suficientemente fuerte no es amor; este corre, se esconde, se rinde, encontrándose
aislado y confundido. La voluntad, fuerza y coraje son requerimientos, ningún cobarde
ha gozado de los placeres de arriesgarse, invertir, perder y ganar. Aquellos que
aman con todo el corazón, apasionadamente y sin cesár, son los soldados más valientes, y el amor es su arma más poderosa. Ellos
practican la vulnerabilidad, lloran a menudo, son dadores más que recipientes,
sienten su dolor profundamente, pero no se dan por vencido; ellos perdonan, y
la traición y el fracaso no entorpecen su caminar en el amor.
Es muy fácil
construir murallas, estas son armas que usamos para mantener fuera al enemigo,
pero también al amor. Es más complejo responder cuando alguien toca la puerta,
y descifrar si la persona es digna de entrar. El amor no es una muralla
gigante, es un rio que fluye. Muchos saltan a él, otros no. Y aquellos que lo
experimentaron, aunque sea una vez en la vida, han probado un poquito del cielo…
pero aquellos que no, han probado un poquito del infierno… antes de morir, dale
chance al amor; de otra manera, ya estás muerto- y un corazón muerto no puede
sentir amor.
Como dice
C.S. Lewis:
“Amar del todo es ser vulnerable. Ama cualquier cosa y tu corazón
seguramente será estrujado y posiblemente, roto. Si quieres asegurarte de
mantenerlo intacto, no debes darle tu corazón a nadie, ni siquiera a un
animal.. Cúbrelo cuidadosamente con pasatiempos y pequeños lujos; evita
cualquier enredo; guárdalo bajo llave en al atúd o el féretro de tu egoismo.
Pués en ese féretro -seguro, oscuro, sin movimiento y sin aire- cambiará. No lo
harán pedazos; se volverá irrompible, impenetrable, irredimible… El único lugar
a parte del cielo, donde puedes estar perfectamente seguro contra todos los
peligros… del amor, es el infierno.”
Yamelly Pena
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English version
Many of us have not learned the lesson "guard your
heart" - after all, anything valuable should be kept in a safe
"place". Others,
however, have learned the lesson to the extent of not letting anyone in. There
are many branches to this tree called love, and many of us have eaten its
bitter fruits. Jumping into a river not knowing how to swim can be a dangerous
thing; but there are things in life that aren't as simple as learning how to
swim- loving is one of those. Some people are afraid of the deepness of the
ocean, and because of fear they don't even try dipping their feet on the
shores. Others, on the other hand, have tried, almost drowned, but refuse to
give up, so they try once again. Lovers are similar. Some of us try and try,
and fail each time. Others have discovered the magical numbness that luxuries
bring to one's life. It is easier to focus on distraction, than risking with
the chances of loosing. After all, life has taught us loosing is a bad thing; and
that's not always the case, loosing sanity, peace, joy, fulfillment, and LOVE,
is. but even worse is to never have found love- experienced it, lived it,
enjoyed it, and share it. Loving can be bitter sweet, not loving at all can
cause despair. How can one even know what sweetness taste like, if they have
never tried it. How can one know how to get rid of the bitter taste on
someone's lips, if they have never experienced bitterness? and how can one
distinguish between the two, if they have never tasted either?
Many are those who
have never gained much, for never risking some. Brokenness and fear can build
up walls, that only love can tear down; but love that isn't strong enough,its
not really love; it tends to run, hide and give up, finding itself isolated and
confused. Willingness, strength and courage are required, no coward has ever
enjoyed the pleasures of risking, investing, loosing and gaining. Those that
love wholeheartedly, passionately and unceasingly, are the most courageous
soldiers, and love is their strongest weapon. They practice vulnerability, they
cry often, are givers more than receivers, they hurt deeply but don't give up,
they forgive, and betrayal and failure do not hinder their love-walk.
It is easy to build up walls, these are the weapons we use to keep the
enemy out, but also love. It
is more complex to answer the door, and figure out if someone is worth coming
in. Love is not a giant wall, love is a river that flows. Many will jump in,
others won't. And those that experienced it, at least once in a lifetime, have
had a little taste of heaven...but those that have not, have tasted a little
bit of hell... before you die, try love; otherwise, you're already dead- and a
dead heart can't feel love.
As C.S. Lewis stated:
“To love at all is to be
vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping
it intact you must give it to no one, not even an animal. Wrap it carefully
round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements. Lock it up
safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket, safe,
dark, motionless, airless, it will change. It will not be broken; it will
become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable. To love is to be
vulnerable...“The only place outside Heaven where you can be perfectly safe
from all the dangers and perturbations of love is Hell"
Yamelly Pena
Many of us have not learned the lesson "guard your
heart" - after all, anything valuable should be kept in a safe
"place". Others,
however, have learned the lesson to the extent of not letting anyone in. There
are many branches to this tree called love, and many of us have eaten its
bitter fruits. Jumping into a river not knowing how to swim can be a dangerous
thing; but there are things in life that aren't as simple as learning how to
swim- loving is one of those. Some people are afraid of the deepness of the
ocean, and because of fear they don't even try dipping their feet on the
shores. Others, on the other hand, have tried, almost drowned, but refuse to
give up, so they try once again. Lovers are similar. Some of us try and try,
and fail each time. Others have discovered the magical numbness that luxuries
bring to one's life. It is easier to focus on distraction, than risking with
the chances of loosing. After all, life has taught us loosing is a bad thing; and
that's not always the case, loosing sanity, peace, joy, fulfillment, and LOVE,
is. but even worse is to never have found love- experienced it, lived it,
enjoyed it, and share it. Loving can be bitter sweet, not loving at all can
cause despair. How can one even know what sweetness taste like, if they have
never tried it. How can one know how to get rid of the bitter taste on
someone's lips, if they have never experienced bitterness? and how can one
distinguish between the two, if they have never tasted either?

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