Have you ever read a book that’s SO good that when you finish it you're left with a giant hole of longing in your gut because you know you will never read a book anywhere near as good again? Like, that was the last great book and nothing can ever compare, never even come close?
And then you begrudgingly go in search of another book to replace the emptiness that finishing Best Book has left in the reading hour of your day. You sludge through junk and filth. You sigh and roll your eyes, losing hope by the blurb. You find A Book that’s ok. You read it. It captured your attention- good. Still not as good as Best Book.
But your spirits are lighter. You no longer mourn Best Book. You now only remember it fondly. It is tucked away in your heart, holding a special place- a bookmark in your soul if you will.
Best Book tied a knot around your heart.
Though it’s not terribly memorable, A Book did well to help ease the loss of Best Book.
Then perhaps you read another. And maybe another still.
Then, one day, when you least expect it, in the midst of reading another new book you suddenly realize this book is greater than Best Book. It has more depth and is caressing your attention like Best Book never did. And you are amazed and in shock because for the longest time you thought nothing would ever compare to Best Book.
You have found The Greatest Book.
If you are post Best Book, do not worry. Enjoy The Books that come along, knowing in your heart Greatest Book is on a shelf somewhere, and will be in your hands when you are ready to read it.
Relationships are a lot like reading books.
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