Funny how life works sometimes. Behind the most colourful rose, hides the sharpest thorn. I let myself be fooled by what I considered a true friendship. I always tell myself that expectations lead to disappointments…and still, I am yet to learn to discern between the people that genuinely want to be a part of my life and those who are simply passing by.

I have lost two friends today. I was so caught up in this mirage of happy moments that I never anticipated the ticking bomb that was slowly brewing up behind my back. In hindsight, the red flags were always there. But the goodness in me chose to ignore them, because I thought I had attracted the kind of people I deserve…the kind that’s always there for you, willing to give and love unconditionally, and lend you a helping hand. I was wrong. Accepting this fact makes my heart ache.

We invest so much in the wrong people. Our emotions, our secrets and the time that we can’t take back. And when a day like today comes by, you can’t help but feel defeated and question your ability to build strong friendships, based on a foundation of trust, mutual support, caring and selfless love.

Today, life has taught me yet another lesson:

Surround yourself with positive vibrations and genuine friendships, because life is too short to invest in the wrong people and you deserve more. 

Thank you Universe for everything you give and take away from me. I trust that everything is going to be okay.