I just remembered this story about ' A Beautiful Heart'. There goes:
A kind girl was stricken with a terrible illness, a failing heart. Medical science was so advanced that patients who were brain-dead could donate their hearts to those who were in need. Luckily for this girl, there were 2 patients who were eligible for the transfusion. Both of them were of the same age, non-smokers and did not have any bad habits. The only difference was that one of them had scars. How could a heart have scars on it? She was confused as she didn't know which heart to pick. Many suggested to choose the one which had no scars, as it would be optimal and wise to do so. As she was going to make her choice, she suddenly fell into a coma. Everyone was shocked as she didn't have much time for this heart transfusion. But never did they know that an angel actually came and took her for a tour.
The angel said, 'This continuation phase in life is a test for you. It will depend on which heart you will choose eventually.' Then the angel brought her to see the hearts beneath those donors. The heart without scars: She let a peaceful and single life, with no ups and downs, with no major nor minor events happening in her life. With no friends and relatives, she actually managed to scrape through each day. The other heart with scars: She led a very hectic life with many ups and downs. Many experiences were gained during the process, especially from relationships. That explained the existence of those scars. In terms of physical and mental strength, the one with scars was stronger. Eventually, the angel said, 'I believe you already have an answer to your query'. Within a split second, she woke up from her 'dreams'. Do take a moment to think which heart to choose if you were the kind girl.
Life is about ups and downs. Whenever an event happens, something is learnt out of it. Learn to give and take, forgive and forget. Whatever bad happens once, do make sure that it will not happen again. Once bitten twice shy. I'm that living example for being bitten twice. Learn from past experiences and practise them frequently. It's no use if you learn and do nothing about it. Stand up from where you fell and continue to walk on. There's no use turning back as the bright future's waiting for you ahead. Though there is this time in life where you'll look back, treat it as a story-telling session. Don't probe further. Don't despise yourself. Don't blame yourself for making that same old mistake. Everyone makes mistakes. Without mistakes, there will not be improvements. I believe in that now and hope that you feel the same way too. To all who have broken their hearts before, friends are important. Cherish them. Lovers can leave, but friends never.
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