I Promise - Sri Sri Ravi Shankar

If I had to promise you something, what would it be?
I can't promise you'd always be comfortable...
Because comfort brings boredom and discomfort.
I can't promise that all your desires will be fulfilled...
Because desires whether fulfilled or
Unfulfilled bring frustration.
I can't promise you that there will always be good times...
Because it is tough times that make us appreciate joy.
I can't promise that you will be rich or famous or powerful...
Because they can all be a pathway to misery.
I can't promise that we will always be together...
Because it is separation that makes
Togetherness so wonderful.
Yet if you are willing to walk with me,
If you are willing to value love over everything else
I promise that this will be the richest and
Most fulfilling life possible.
I promise your life will be an eternal celebration.
I promise to cherish you more than
A king cherishes his crown.
And I shall love you more than
A mother loves her newborn.
If you are willing to walk into my arms,
If you are willing to live in my heart,
You will find the one you have waited for, forever...
You will meet yourself in my arms...
I promise.

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