I'm scared.

But excited, thrilled and hopeful.

The human condition is remarkable. In the face of aversive consequences--whether it be physical or emotional pain--we stubbornly persist.

We risk breaking down every emotional defense we spend our entire lives trying to construct to


reach out.

And hope for a glimpse--a brief moment that has and will never have, any meaningful significance in the universe,


for a touch. A connection.




We are just matter floating in space, and our existence is but a tiny fraction of all that ever will be.

But in that moment of connection; in that moment of awkward smiles, outrageous laughter, and soft kisses on the side of your lips...




We feel infinite.