I have those moments, too, on occasion. Today, after two nearly solid weeks of rain, I saw the sun shining through the new leaves on my lilac bush, as they were pushed around by the wind. Lovely.
Being a person with the major feels is not for the faint of heart, and as hard as it can be at times, I wouldn’t trade it in. The depth and breadth of my emotions and the experiential quality it imbibes on life is a gift, even though it feels other wise at times. The older I get, the more I realize most people just don’t experience the world the way I do. It’s hard, but at this point I can’t imagine living in a more bleak, less rich emotional world. I think it would drive me crazy.
It’s funny, many in society would characterize us as weak and less than or somehow broken, but the truth is, most people wouldn’t last a week in shoes like ours. It would be too much for them. They have no idea the strength we possess, the legacy we hold. I hope this does not sound conceited or ego driven. I don’t mean it that way. It is just good to imagine walking in someone else’s shoes, who ever they are.
emiesty Premium Member over 1 year ago
There’s so much I would have missed out on if I had left early.
ikini Premium Member over 1 year ago
I have those moments, too, on occasion. Today, after two nearly solid weeks of rain, I saw the sun shining through the new leaves on my lilac bush, as they were pushed around by the wind. Lovely.
TwoCrows over 1 year ago
Cherish these moments little Pigeon, they don’t come around too often.
christineracine77 over 1 year ago
Same! Especially at this time of year, the sense of wonder in the unfurling of nature’s beauty can be life-saving.
tammyspeakslife Premium Member over 1 year ago
Feeling so deeply is a blessing but not without its drawbacks
Buoy over 1 year ago
Being a person with the major feels is not for the faint of heart, and as hard as it can be at times, I wouldn’t trade it in. The depth and breadth of my emotions and the experiential quality it imbibes on life is a gift, even though it feels other wise at times. The older I get, the more I realize most people just don’t experience the world the way I do. It’s hard, but at this point I can’t imagine living in a more bleak, less rich emotional world. I think it would drive me crazy.
It’s funny, many in society would characterize us as weak and less than or somehow broken, but the truth is, most people wouldn’t last a week in shoes like ours. It would be too much for them. They have no idea the strength we possess, the legacy we hold. I hope this does not sound conceited or ego driven. I don’t mean it that way. It is just good to imagine walking in someone else’s shoes, who ever they are.
Willi Nilli over 1 year ago
Nice work, Chuck!
daisypekin01 over 1 year ago
Amen Chuck! it’s too bad most of us don’t feel that way more often.