That's amazingly beautiful and true.
"There are dreams inside of me and those are mine and my guess is that they're there for a reason." these words have so much resonance...thank you Jamie.

1 | Left by Veee | Feb. 14, 2011 at 1:50pm

I love this. I wish I could speak these words and be able to express myself like you are able to. Valentines day is a lonely day for many people including myself, but I feel a little better just reading this.

2 | Left by Jessica | Feb. 14, 2011 at 1:58pm

You are the first person who has really put what I feel about Valentine's Day into words. Thank you. Thank you so much.

3 | Left by Mary | Feb. 14, 2011 at 2:04pm

Thank you, this is so beautiful

4 | Left by Ele | Feb. 14, 2011 at 2:08pm

This a beautiful message and much needed today. Living with two people who are both madly in love their boyfriends makes this day much more lonely than usual. Every V day that passes with me single makes me that much more bitter about the whole idea of love. Thank you for putting the frustration into words :)

5 | Left by Kelley | Feb. 14, 2011 at 2:22pm

This is seriously beautiful. Thank you. Thank you so much.

6 | Left by Anon | Feb. 14, 2011 at 2:32pm

thank you so much
that was beautiful
that pretty much said exactly what i am feeling right at this very moment.

7 | Left by shannon | Feb. 14, 2011 at 2:33pm

Beautifully written Jamie. :) Ah, Valentine's Day isn't really my holiday either. Not a fan of it, I guess in a way I feel the same about the holiday. Either way happy Valentine's Day. ^-^

8 | Left by Jennifer | Feb. 14, 2011 at 3:23pm

this was beautiful and it made my day
thank you soo much

9 | Left by christina | Feb. 14, 2011 at 3:56pm

You've spoken a lot of truth here...and truth sets us free.Happy Valentine's Day to you.Happy Valentine's Day to all the people reading this.You have a lot of love inside of you...and much compassion.God Bless You :)

10 | Left by lorraine | Feb. 14, 2011 at 4:30pm

Thank you, I really needed that today.

11 | Left by Anon | Feb. 14, 2011 at 4:38pm

i love this! you are really good at writing.

12 | Left by Jenny | Feb. 14, 2011 at 5:35pm

Thank you so much for this, Jamie. You often say things that seem to speak directly to me and feel more true than anything else I read, and this is no exception. On a day where the world is divided between those who are in love and those who aren't, it's difficult to stay positive and remember that we are in control of how we view today.
No matter how you're feeling about today, this is important to read. Again, I say thank you, Jamie, for everything that you do.

13 | Left by Jennifer | Feb. 14, 2011 at 6:21pm

Thank you for writing beautifully. Thank you for writing words of hope. Thank you for making my day a little better.
God bless you with love beyond your dreams.

14 | Left by Katy | Feb. 14, 2011 at 7:14pm

I needed this. A lot. Because I've always been single, and even though I'm young, I feel like I'm missing out. This was exactly what I needed. Love. To know that I'm loved. To fall in love with God all over again.

15 | Left by Kendra | Feb. 14, 2011 at 7:42pm

Today was such a hard day for me, for precisely the reasons you wrote about, for buying the lie that I am worthless and no one without someone to love me. There was soo much truth in this. The reminder about no person being able to fill that hole inside us was so what I needed to read. Jamie, thank you for hope, and encouragement to keep living my story, and thank you for creating a place (this blog) where I knew I could come and find some hope today.

16 | Left by Hope | Feb. 14, 2011 at 7:50pm

Hey Jamie,

Thanks for this.

Love,
Eva

17 | Left by Eva | Feb. 14, 2011 at 10:54pm

Oh my God.You have such amazing and incredible talent.I love that piece and I wish you could continue doing this every single day.

18 | Left by Maryjane | Feb. 15, 2011 at 12:19am

Another thank you. This has meaning for me in two ways that apply to you, this blog, this movement. Ever since my brother's suicide in 2006 I've become a different person. He was my best friend, my mentor, my heart & soul. It has been difficult for me to love myself & other people from the profound depression I've endured. Never stopped loving, but stopped seeing love, feeling it, recognizing it. As time passes the pain has slightly let up, just enough for me to let love in again. That's what I celebrated today. Thank you again for this, and for everything good you do. You are loved.

19 | Left by Allison | Feb. 15, 2011 at 12:33am

Thank you, Jamie. By sharing your story and doing what you do, you are changing lives and you are changing stories. The words you have written ring beautiful and they're honest. I appreciate what you do so much. You bring lives together with this movement and you change them. This is a place for hope for a lot of people and that means so much. Thank you.

20 | Left by michelle | Feb. 15, 2011 at 1:43am

i can only agree with what everybody's already said.
i'm gonna share your story to some of my friends who's been struggling with this day for years.
this is precisely what i feel for valentines day. one day of the year, to be reminded to love and to be grateful, a beautiful idea. but this idea is no longer an encouragement to love but a way for stores etc. to make more money. and this just leads to nothing..
no, i don't hate valentines day. at least not the original idea of it. i'm just sad, that i know these people, who sits alone in the evening and is crying because they think that they have to fill their whole with love from another human being, and not the love of God.

21 | Left by pernilla göth | Feb. 15, 2011 at 4:58am

that really neat to think about

22 | Left by leona havens | Feb. 15, 2011 at 6:32am

I completely agree. Thank you so much...sometimes it's super easy to believe you're the only one who feels a certain way. It's nice to know I'm not alone.

23 | Left by Josh | Feb. 15, 2011 at 8:44am

i think you may be on to something here

24 | Left by Sumer | Feb. 15, 2011 at 9:10am

Jamie,

Thank you so much for this. It was beautiful.
I've read it about 5 times already. I can't get over how much truth is in the words you have written.

Always.

25 | Left by Christina | Feb. 15, 2011 at 9:57am

Jamie,
Thank you, this is perfect.
You truely are a fantastic writer and brilliant, inspirational person.
Please, never stop what you are doing.
God bless

26 | Left by Grace | Feb. 15, 2011 at 11:14am

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing...I feel the same way!

27 | Left by Chrissy | Feb. 15, 2011 at 12:06pm

Jamie, It is amazing for me to know that when I am reading what you wrote am looking into a mirror of myself. Jamie, you have truninto an amazing,brilliant, insightful,inspiration person. God Bless

28 | Left by Allen Hotaling | Feb. 15, 2011 at 1:25pm

Well, was helping someone with homework, so I missed the event on absolutepunk.net. Hope it went well. Here's a quote I like about love because I don't think it's talking about love but maybe something more like Love, ya know?

"A man needs something to satisfy his soul. Booze? No, not booze. Love. No matter how old he gets, a man lives his life in love with Love, regardless of what reality has to say on the matter..." -Quent Yaiden, "Wolf's Rain", Preview for episode #20, "CONSCIOUSLY"

29 | Left by Robin | Feb. 15, 2011 at 7:43pm

I think Valentine's day is overrated, and I have someone to share it with. But for years, I didn't, and you know what? It didn't bother me. I love me and all that I am--I never felt insufficient because I was single, I knew I just hadn't met anyone who had the ability to love me as I deserve and to receive the love that I am capable of giving. Valentine's day can be depressing to some, but if you love yourself then it should just pass by you as if it's another day.

I would like to say that you have a way with words that I admire and I only hope that someday I will have fans devoted to my writings as yours are to you. Thanks for inspiring me.

30 | Left by Amy | Feb. 16, 2011 at 7:06am

Since i lost a loved on around Valentines day i haven't been able to look at it as a time to be happy with the person you are in love with.. tha started when i was 13. ever since valentines day has been a dreaded day .. when ever i think about it i think how long it's been..but it is very overrated.. i think its just a holiday to make single people feel bad.

31 | Left by Jillian | Feb. 16, 2011 at 3:24pm

I will read this atleast 3 more times. That was so beautiful.. Thank you. It felt like you understood everything I feel or felt and it just made it more clear.. All the confused feelings. So thanks (: that was amazinggg.

32 | Left by Molly | Feb. 17, 2011 at 8:53am

This is amazingly true. Every year, when that day rolls around, I tend to get depressed, because I never have someone to share it with, until this year... When I realised, my friends were enough to make me happy. I am sooooo greatful for people like you, who knows exactly how I feel sometimes. Thanks lots.

33 | Left by Sasha | Feb. 17, 2011 at 4:24pm

Hi Jamie
What a great post. Valentines has never been a big thing at all for our family, but I appreciate your very gracious, thought-provoking insight into this holiday. Thank you!

Jessica

34 | Left by Jessica | Feb. 18, 2011 at 6:47pm

I always feel so alone until I read these. Thank you.

35 | Left by Anon | Feb. 18, 2011 at 8:48pm

My hole isn't God-sized. I'm OK without him.

My hole is Father and Mother sized. I think that's much bigger. Much more hurtful.

I know it's not fair; but I want those I love to fill that.

Unfortunately, nothing can.

36 | Left by Eri | Feb. 21, 2011 at 10:46am

This is simply beautiful and wildly creative. Jamie Tworkowski, you've done it again.

37 | Left by Katie | Feb. 21, 2011 at 4:35pm

Wow, this is amazing. I really like it and enjoyed reading it. TWLOHA has really helped me talk to the people around me, for my benefit and for theirs. Where i live there are alot of social problems, as well as personal. In the past year, I've helped alot of my friends and strangers see that life is worth living. Since reading your post and others stories in comments, i know that im no where close to giving up on helping. :)Thanks for being there.

38 | Left by Emily Ramos | Feb. 22, 2011 at 1:11pm

I have some issues and my friend just found out about them and thank god this person did cause idk what i would be like if this person didnt so thank you so much!!!!

39 | Left by Ana | Feb. 22, 2011 at 6:09pm

I know this probably isn't the right post to be thanking you.
Thank you "twloha" thank you for giving me hope in a future.And for saving me when I needed it the most.

40 | Left by Jess | Feb. 27, 2011 at 7:49pm

I've probably read this 50 times. A year after it was written, it still holds true. Thank you for your honest words. They help very much.

41 | Left by Kari | Feb. 13, 2012 at 9:55pm

This is so beautiful. I'm so glad I read this. Thank you, Jamie.

42 | Left by Emily | Feb. 14, 2012 at 9:29am

You know how to put feelings into words Jamie! So glad to have you part of the world :) may your day, whether its a holiday or not, be filled with love from your friends, family, and followers!

43 | Left by Yessenia | Feb. 14, 2012 at 9:30am

"So maybe there's a war, inside of me and for me and maybe my heart is the opposite of small. Maybe it's the opposite of cheap and empty and alone. Maybe it's sacred and enormous and wild."

That is me. Thank you.

44 | Left by Tal | Feb. 14, 2012 at 9:40am

You won't find faith or hope down a telescope,
you won't find heart and soul in the stars..

45 | Left by Melissa | Feb. 14, 2012 at 9:47am

This is amazing. Thank you. This is exactly how I feel about today. I've read this so many times. I love it.

46 | Left by Nyssa | Feb. 14, 2012 at 11:18am

I understand the words and I can relate but I feel like the reason people are so much more burdened by the hole of love then of God is because the person that you fall in love with is real and you're able to touch them and see them and you can feel and see their love in return. Sometimes it's hard to believe in God in that way.

47 | Left by Madeline | Feb. 14, 2012 at 1:06pm

That was the best blog, I've read ever. Thank you so much for sharing it with us.

48 | Left by Joanne | Feb. 14, 2012 at 1:23pm

Jamie, I hope you get told every day how exceptional you are. Your words give so many of us hope... Thank you for sharing your thoughts with the world, last year, and today. I hope you find a Princess, if anyone deserves one, you do. I hope that you get every happiness in life! That's a lot of "I hope"s, but I definitely mean it... Blessings to you.

49 | Left by Rachel Tilley | Feb. 14, 2012 at 3:12pm

This is so amazing. I'm glad I read this again. And, I love Science and Faith:)

50 | Left by Katrina Rae | Feb. 14, 2012 at 3:38pm

Thank you so much! This is basically how I feel about Valentine's Day. Love is the best virtue out there, but people try to look for it in the wrong ways. This blog made me smile and realize that God is enough. Thanks for being such an amazing inspiration. Still hoping to get a start on the Storytellers at my school as soon as possible. Blessings to all of you guys here.

51 | Left by jenny | Feb. 14, 2012 at 3:46pm

Thank you, this really turned my day around :)

52 | Left by Malissa L | Feb. 14, 2012 at 6:10pm

Thank you for helping me realize something that I probably knew all along.

53 | Left by Amanda | Feb. 14, 2012 at 9:28pm

It is very true that we all have God-shaped holes and the beauty of that is God wants to fill that hole! It's true that nothing can fill that hole and give you worth, except God! Search for your acceptance in him!

54 | Left by Paige | Feb. 14, 2012 at 10:21pm