In a world where happiness is valued as the key to living a good life, I think sadness should be valued more. We all need to be humbled a bit. Given a shaking that brings us down to our knees, even for just a second. The knowledge that you have the ability to feel sadness is like no other- and being able to experience it is almost a privilege. Life is beautiful, but that's a double edged sword, and you have to feel both sides. Even if it’s just a little cut. The idea that the opportunities we have to shape ourselves are so limited that it's both gratitude and fear inducing brings a certain thrill to every new one- and a sentimental longing for every one that has passed. If there's one idea I want to live my days out with, it’s this one....