Only once in your life, I trulybelieve, you find someone…

“Only once in your life, I trulybelieve, you find someone who can completely turn yourworld around. You tell them things that youve never shared with another soul andthey absorb everything you say and actually want to hear more. You share hopes for the future, dreams that will never come true, goals that were never achieved and the many disappointments life has thrown at you. When something wonderful happens, you cant wait to tell them about it, knowing they will share in your excitement. They are not embarrassed to cry with you when you are hurting or laugh with you when you make a fool of yourself. Never do they hurt your feelings or make you feel likeyou are not good enough, but rather they build you up and show you the things about yourself that make youspecial and even beautiful. There is never any pressure, jealousy or competition but only a quiet calmness when they are around. You can be yourself and not worry about what they will think of you because they love you for who you are. The things thatseem insignificant to most people such as a note, song or walk become invaluable treasures kept safe in your heart to cherish forever. Memories of your childhood come back and are so clear and vivid its like being young again. Colours seem brighter and more brilliant. Laughter seems part of daily life where before it was infrequent or didnt exist at all. A phone call or two duringthe day helps to get you through a long days work and always brings a smile to your face. In their presence, theres no need for continuous conversation, butyou find youre quite contentin just having them nearby. Things that never interestedyou before become fascinating because you know they are important to this person who is so specialto you. You think of this person on every occasion and in everything you do. Simple things bring them to mind like a pale blue sky, gentle wind or even a storm cloud on the horizon. You open your heart knowing that theres a chance it may be broken one day and in opening your heart, you experience a love and joy that you never dreamed possible. You find that being vulnerable is the only way toallow your heart to feel true pleasure thats so real it scares you. You find strength in knowing you have a true friend and possibly a soul mate who will remain loyal to the end. Life seems completely different, exciting and worthwhile. Youronly hope and security is in knowing that they are a part of your life.”

— Simon Junior Brown

This quote is also attributed to Bob Marley in other sources. Attributions for famous quotes are often disputed.