it moves us all

Life is composed of moments that can change everything, for better or worse. A terrible accident takes place in mere seconds, and yet the tragic outcome of that changes an entire community forever. But in the same amount of time, vows can be exchanged and two people become intertwined in each other's lives in the most joyous of ways.

It's so ironic, how you can look to one corner and see laughter and smiles, while right on the other side tears are being shed. This may seem unjust, but the duality of such extreme situations brings hope. The world will always continue, and life will always go on, no matter how tragic one event is.

The sad moments never get easy, but keeping in mind that there are good days to come certainly doesn't hurt. Every night brings a bright day. The cycle is endless- some people just spend more time in one phase or another.

Weddings are celebrated and babies grow up. Relationships end and people get sick. Sometimes I get angry because it seems wrong to celebrate anything during times of pain. But celebrating life may be even more important during times of strife. Granted, the two don't always coincide for the same people, but we are all connected, and our celebrations and losses ripple out, touching everyone we know.

It isn't right or wrong- that's just how the world works. There is always good to balance negative. And for every happy occasion, there is another less fortunate event happening elsewhere. It probably isn't some set system based on checks and balances, meant to keep the universe even. It just happens that wonderful and horrible moments are constantly occurring.

It is essential that we find beauty in all the calm moments and hold on to hope through the tough times. Because life keeps chugging along, whether we want it to or not. One minute can be full of joy and the next could seem unbearable. There's nothing to do about that except appreciate the peaceful times and learn from the tumult that inevitably befalls every one of us.

No one is expected to always keep their head up through dark moments. Conversely, no one has to cherish every second of non-tragic times. We all just have to remember that life goes on no matter what. And we will go on with it.