I am what the world calls a hopeless, passionate romantic.
Being a passionate individual my entire life has not been easy. I used to war with myself because of it. In my family, I was known as the emotional one. I really disliked this label. I grew up wishing I was more even tempered, and I worked very hard to control my emotional responses. It took me years to embrace my passionate nature, to see it as a strength, and not a weakness. The world tends to frown on passionate people, the type who cry when they are moved, or express their joy exuberantly when they are happy. People who have passionate natures feel things intensely, deeply, and we don’t hide that from the world. Time and maturity have tempered my responses, but have not lessened the strength of my passions.
9 comments:
i am that way too Nancy...kind of...i cry at the drop of a hat...my joy is a quieter emotion...
I think it's wonderful that you're a passionate romantic, Nancy. Love that photo.
Wow Nancy ... I feel as if you are talking about me....
Growing up I too was the "emotional" one.... I still cry at the drop of a hat....
I showed my passion with everything I did and do .... I am who I am ... and people dont seem to understand someone like that...
Honest... forthright... say what they mean... creative... sensitive... and one who wears their heart on their sleeves..
You throw yourself into everything with all the gusto you have...
I can truly understand where you are coming from.... it can be both a blessing and a curse...
But I love that in people... I love that in me...
And I love that in anyone who is like that as in you....
Fabulous post..
LOTS OF HUGS
JO
Dear Nancy,
I too grew up with the emotional label. I used to fight it, then as a young adult I decided - hey I AM emotional, thank goodness. I can empathize, I have compassion, I feel the good and the bad. And, you know what? I am still okay with that and continue to say THANK GOODNESS.
Wear your heart on your sleeve dear Nancy, those of us who have had the pleasure of meeting you (even just a day) love you as you are. Your eyes see the wonder and beauty of the world and you lovingly share it with us all enthusiastically. Stay just as you are...
Di from San Francisco
Very well said! The picture is gorgeous too:).
Blessings,
Kim
Oh, do I know this well. Plus âgée now, I am learning still to not wear my heart on my sleeve, but that doesn't mean I can't channel that energy elsewhere in my art, dreams and endeavors...carry on dear heart! Anita
Oh Nancy, I do know what you mean….
To be passionate can be a wonderful thing, because you love deeper, feel more, are more open to those around…you can see both sides of the story and empathize …
But to be passionate can also be a weight, because you do feel more you cry harder, remember more…
and give to those that will never have the capacity to give back…
I think you and I are lucky because we have found the love of our life to hold us during those times when
the passion of our heart is more than we can carry…
Louise
I'm glad you are a passionate one!
I get you!!!
xox
Constance
yes! "I am what the world calls a hopeless, passionate romantic." I love this, i can totally relate!!!
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xoxox
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