Continental Drift Theory

According to the theory of continental drift, the world was made up of a single continent through most of geologic time. That continent eventually separated and drifted apart, forming into the seven continents we have today. The first comprehensive theory of continental drift was suggested by the German meteorologist Alfred Wegener in 1912. The hypothesis asserts that the continents consist of lighter rocks that rest on heavier crustal material—similar to the manner in which icebergs float on water. Wegener contended that the relative positions of the continents are not rigidly fixed but are slowly moving—at a rate of about one yard per century.

Smart man that Wegener fellow--except maybe for that bit about the continents moving at a rate of one yard per century. Ohdeargaawdd!! Hahaha..

Everyday, each person comes up with different theories in an attempt to come up with a reasons behind the seemingly strange occurrences that have been happening in their lives, with the hopes that in finding a rationale, that one "lightbulb" of an idea, they'll be able to get through the challenges that are coming their way.

I am admittedly one to over-analyze. I'm OC to a fault sometimes and I can be pessimistically fatalistic. I can easily fall prey to agonizing over the what-ifs, the why-the-hell-nots?!! and the WTFs?!!!.. but of late there are things that have caught me completely off-guard and now lead me to believe that sometimes or at least that there can be that ONE shining moment when 'the stars manage to align' and write out the path that you're supposed to follow--with no questions asked, no hesitations, no doubts, no fear.. All you have to do is to remember to breathe and believe that the universe isn't conspiring against you..

I've recently taken up yet another "love patient". B's actually a 'returning patient'. Same girl but with a graver problem and with a higher casualty rate. It's do or die this time. He's in a real predicament. What do you do when a "holy man" of sorts, someone deemed trustworthy and credible "predicts" that you'll definitely break-up by the end of the week? Do you stand there and until "death" knocks on your relationship's door? Like a man, waiting to hit the chair.. They belong to a culture whose traditions I don't understand and that at one point shunned me simply because of the blood that runs through my veins. How do I give my 2-cents worth of advice? More importantly, why is it that I am 'obviously' the person to run to when it comes to matters of the heart?!! I've been single for the longest time and obviously, my bad decisions in the past have left a lot scars and bruises.. I don't get it really..but what the hell right?!!

It's already hard enough for couples to stay together (yes, the cynic in me) but when outside forces such as the people around you, tradition, finances, predictions/premonitions and other issues come into play, couples find themselves thrown into a battlefield where they have to decide to stay and fight till the (bitter) end or to just give up the fight. There is never a 'right time' or a 'perfect time' to fight that Final Battle and there is no real preparation for it.

Of course, there is those biting questions--Is he/she worth the fight? Is this love worth fighting for? And once they find the answer in the very depths of their heart, that's when arms are set down. The war ceases.. blood is always shed.. people end up with wounds that are cut deep.. tears flow endlessly.. no one leaves unscathed.. but as with creation, there is rest and people continue wake up to face a new day. Whether they stand alone or they find themselves holding on tightly to someone's hand, they will continue to wake up to face a new day.

I told B that if she's the ONE for him and that there is nothing in this world that would make him happier other than being with her for the rest of their lives, then fight that final battle. Screw the prophecies, make his own destiny. Whatever happens in the end, at least he gave it one good and final shot. He fought for love and that's what would matter most.

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This is for those whose destiny is being written as we speak..

WHEN YOU KNOW
Shawn Colvin

When you know that you know who you love, you can't deny it.
Or go back, or give up, or pretend that you don't buy it.
When it's clear this time you've found the one, you'll never let him go
Cos you know and you know that you know.

When you feel in your skin in your bones and the hollow
Of your heart, there's no way you can wait till tomorrow.
When there isn't any doubt about it once you come this close
Cos you know and you know that you know.

You can feel love's around you like the sky 'round blue
This is how love has found you, now you know what to do.

When you know that you know who you need, you can't deny it.
Or go back, or give up, or pretend that you don't buy it.
When it's clear this time you've found the one, you'll never let him go
Cos you know and you know that you know.

And it's time you come in from the cold.
And you know that you know.