You don't blast a heart open, " she said. "You coax and nurture it open, like the sun does to a rose.

Melody Beattie
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Sometimes we do things that we regret. But, when we think about the good times we had, we don't think about the bad things we did. When we remember the good times in our life, we remember the people who were close to us and made us feel special and cared for. We forget the mean things we did to others and how much we hurt them.

She showed me that there is a way to coax and nurture a heart open like the sun does to a rose. Sometimes it hurts but showing someone you care can make them feel special and loved, even if they don't know why you bother with them.

Source: The Lessons Of Love: Rediscovering Our Passion For Life When It All Seems Too Hard To Take

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