The Great White Buffalo

I assume everyone knows what this term means but for those who don't I'm about to lay this out for you.

The term 'Great White Buffalo' refers to the ultimate being. The boy or girl you dream about, the one you create in your mind, the person you wish you could find but think only exists in your thoughts and prayers.

Whether or not you ever find this mystical being, I think it's important to have one. Not so that you hold on to unrealistic hopes and desires, but to hold on to the ones that are. As you get older there are certain things you look for in a partner. We grow up, our priorities change, and we discover what is important to us when looking for someone to enter into a serious relationship with. It is important to have a White Buffalo so that you are aware of important things-the big things that matter to you in a relationship (things you shouldn't have to sacrifice).

Will you ever find someone that exactly matches your ideal image of the 'White Buffalo'? Who knows, maybe you will, maybe you won't. The important thing is that you never forget what you deserve. That you never forget it even if you are lonely or sad.....or are doubting yourself. It is important YOU ALWAYS, ALWAYS remember what you deserve and never settle for any less.

If you have to break your rules for someone or if it feels wrong, chances are it is. It is hard being alone sometimes and feeling like you are carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders without anyone to just hold your hand, but struggling through that alone is better than being with someone who doesn't deserve you [every time].

There comes a time when you have to let go of the past and be strong for yourself (even though it might be hard), to receive the gifts of the present. By holding on to the farm cow that is your ex boyfriend or girlfriend you could be missing out on the god that is your future White Buffalo. Let us not forget there are several shades of white. Eggshell Buffalo....Ivory Buffalo...Antique White Buffalo...the list goes on and on. It might not be the perfect shade of white, but it just might be 'your' perfect shade of white.

Keep that heart strong, open, and determined. Never let it become a stranger and always know what it holds. Only then will you be reminded of and know what it deserves.