The X Factor

Things that we have tried time and time again in our past, have failed at, but are now finally succeeding in them? What made all the difference? What makes this time different and efficacious? For me personally, I realized tonight what makes all the difference for me this time around. I always come to realizations when I am least looking for them. Tonight it was a drive home in the smazy, night fog. It is quite simple-every and any reason compacted into one all encompassing word: love. Passion would follow closely after. The last 482 attempts there was no love or passion behind my motives, effort, or reasoning. My heart wanted to be in the right place-key word: wanted. But it just wasn't yet. Love comes before everything-all the pegs will fall into place with that capital element securely fastened into Priority 1. Think of it as a pre-requisite. Can you get things done and succeed without it? Absolutely. Will they stand the test of time and be enjoyable for long? You can absolutely not count on it. I am in a love relationship this time around instead of an obligation of duty. THAT'S why this time is indelible. THAT's why this time I have reason to press on when it seems futile. Everything changes when things get personal. And everything changes when real love is in the frame: Love Never Fails.