The Big Thing

This written piece is a reflection on finding love in all of existence, rather than in a romantic relationship. It traverses the span of young heartbreak and the gradual healing that continues to happen years later.

Transcript

I used to think that he was the big thing,

The key to my happiness.

I fell for my teenage crush like he was the sole source of ecstatic love in the world.

When my feelings were not reciprocated,

My thirst for the big thing all but destroyed me.

Now I know that no one can give me the big thing.

Nor is the big thing to be found in any book or food or herbal supplement,

Not in any class or retreat,

And not in any one place or experience if it is not an equal distribution throughout everything,

Everywhere,

All at once.

I am the big thing,

And so are you.

Reviews

Great! Good point. Thank you.

Precious wisdom. Thank you for sharing.

Such wise words. 🩷🦋🕊

This was awesome. I am the big thing ✨️💫❤️‍🔥🙌🥰 Thank you 🙏

Fabulous , big grin 😀
Thank you Emily ❤️

OMG this is lovely. Just what I needed today. Thank you!🥰

So beautiful