And Now Today's Deep Thought:

So many of us in our lifetimes seek out a love to fill a possible void that may exist deep inside. We look to the other to instantly fix what we've neglected to work on for so long. In the aftermath of seeking out others to comfort us and love us, we soon discover that depending on someone to validate our "self-worth" actually causes more hurt and pain than we would have expected. To successfully have a true and loving relationship, first we must look to ourselves. We need to cleanse and heal ourselves before we can possibly bring someone else into our lives. If we cannot love ourselves for who we are and what we are, believe me...no one else will...