I am talking about the PASSION of the individual…
Passion is one of those emotions that will literally ROCK your entire world… “For better or for worse!” – And NO - this is not heading down the avenue that you just selected by default! So put the flags down and get back onto the wagon!
I am talking about the PASSION of the individual…
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Before I even get into this post, I would like to say a BIG thank you to all the amazing individuals who have shared their music with me on #trackoftheday posts - each and every track I have shared in this post has impacted me on SO many levels... for those that read this... you will know who you are ;)
I am a passionate person and yes, this means that I swing from the far left, to the extreme right – which is applicable in all avenues of my life. I am driven by intuition, emotion and VERY LITTLE of my left brain – unless absolutely necessary… but for the most part I deem it a “sous chef”.
This is a battle I have fought my entire life. My gut, emotions and passionate nature have always driven me forward. In many instances – in fact probably most, this has stood to benefit me, but there have also been many times when it has been to my own detriment, because sometimes, throwing complete caution to the wind is not in ones favour – especially when your own self-worth and dignity are somehow attached to that “caution” which you choose to cast away…
And THAT is where my lesson lay.
I can remember being on the phone to my boyfriend as a young teen… we were in the middle of a break up. My mother (and family alike) only discovered years later that this boy was physically abusing me, but I do think she could see that my life in “general” at the time was not really on track. She heard me crying and repeatedly begging him not to leave – at which point she very promptly walked into the room, grabbed the phone from my hand slammed it back onto its cradle and then very sternly said to me – ”Don’t let me EVER hear you BEG a man again!! – If he wants to leave then let him LEAVE!”
Those words have never left me, although – I will say that it has taken me MANY years since then, to truly process and appreciate their magnitude and importance… as well as to begin implementing them – not only in that specific sphere, but in my life as a whole. I have always struggled to separate emotion from “day to day” life - It is for this precise reason that when I am emotional about something or someone, I find it difficult to cope with, well…. Anything else if I am honest! My gears shift, and my focus of any “sous chef” kind, vanishes into thin air… POOF!
BUT… and it is a BIG BUT (isn’t always)… as age and maturity have begun to catch up with me, I have begun to discover my own “worth” as an individual and to exercise this “right” to walk away!
I have - through MANY a trial an error, learnt that I AM actually a good human being, worthy of as much love as anybody else – and believe me when I tell you, that this is STILL something I have to remind myself of DAILY!! – But the point being that I actually DO get to the stage of reminding myself.
I am 37 years old and to be quite frank, I am fncking sick and tired of people thinking that they can walk the fnck all over me!
Most people who meet me “outside” of emotional spheres will perceive me very differently… I am outspoken, opinionated, confident and often arrogant… but enter my emotional sphere and you will discover a VERY different individual and “that” part of me, is so very often taken advantage of and walked all over – and this is the part I have had to “train”…
I NEVER want to lose my natural passion!
I NEVER want to stop wearing my heart on my sleeve!
I NEVER want to stop being brutally honest!
But I DO know now that I absolutely HAVE to walk away, separate and disengage myself from situations, people and circumstance that are fundamentally toxic to my well-being… and amazingly enough, that one action by my mother, over 20 years ago was the ONE little seed that has taught me how to do EXACTLY that!
The pendulum of passion swings a little less ferociously now…. I may not be YOUR cup of tea, but I am still a DAMN good quality tea and I know that now – so until you can appreciate that… keep on walking ;)
I am done down playing myself for no goddamn reason! I am here! I am breathing, alive, ticking, opinionated and PASSIONATE!!!!!!! I have things to do, things to say, places to be and guess what…
”POOOF”
I am gone… heading toward the sunrise ;)
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Until next time...
Much Love from Cape Town, South Africa xxx
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I "see" you. And you're perfect, precisely as you are.
I could write a book and share all the "names" and psychology behind who you are. I know how people love you; are infatuated by you; then try to use you and perhaps grow frustrated with the very thing that drew them in, in the first place.
It has been my life's work (well, most of my adult life, anyway) to understand and get inside this thing we call being "passionate," or an "empath," or a "highly sensitive person," or "being too intense," or "off the sale intuitive," and some combination of all of the above while not exactly ANY of the above.
I just wanna give you a hug, hold you and tell you that you're exactly perfect, exactly as you are.
xo
You are one very special man @denmarkguy. You do not know how much this comment means to me. You very clearly have an acute understanding for "where I stand" as an individual and that is very special to me. And true to form, I am now all teary eyed.. haha...
Thank you so much for this. I really feel that I am failing to express my gratitude to you adequately. It can be such an emotionally challenging and draining road to travel sometimes, especially when you are so frequently misunderstood... so encouragement like yours is truly treasured.
Much love to you sir.
xxx
I found your #trackofthe day thing just today, and because it's such a great game, and I love sharing my enthusiasms, I'm going to play it - every day. :o)
As for passion, it's a constant tug of war, isn't it? When I was a kid I had an out-of-control temper which I then made a conscious and successful attempt to control. Later I became interested in a sort of buddhist thinking, by which I mean staying on an even keel, in charge of rather than at the mercy of my emotions. I also find having a quiet, emotionally level existence is much the best thing for my creative productivity. You can't (or I can't) be a writer without control, and those who've tried it have tended to burn out pretty quickly.
Actually I don't lack passion at all, it's just that it's channeled. But of course there's a price to pay for that, meaning I sometimes envy people who are able to wear their heart on their sleeve, as you like to. I guess my reaction to your post is that we all have to find a way of dealing with the emotions that we're all prey to - a way that suits to our different personalities. Seems like we've both done that, and though you may have had the harder struggle it sounds to me like you're winning it hands down.
Now what track shall I choose for tomorrow ... ?
@gussiefinknottle Thank you for such a lovely and thoughtful comment. Everything you have said is very true and I suppose, each character dynamic has its positive aspects and on the flip side of the coin, is balanced by the opposite. We are all beautiful in our own right... whether other people choose to see that in us or not is irrelevant.
Channeling your passion is also something that I think I need to learn as sometimes, it can be a little destructive lol ;)
Thanks for stopping by - it was nice to "meet" you :)
Thank you back. That's it: channeling. We don't have to kill our lust for life to make it a constructive (rather than, as you say, destructive) part of us. Have a great day and weekend when it comes. :o)
backatya :)
Beautiful post. I could relate to SOOOO many of these things! So many of the quotes that you posted were absolutely perfect as well. I am a very passionate person as well, but I think at this point at life, I'm in a lull... like living with passion and following your dreams can be a bit exhausting. I feel like I go 150% for a while and then have to come back inside for a while to recharge!
What a fantastic, motivational writer you are. I am really loving how you tied everything together, told your story and let out your vulnerable side as well as your strong, take no sh*t side.
You are incredible.
Thank you so much @byn. I can also relate to what you are saying and I suppose that is a relatively natural course of action.... I am much the same in many respects. It is also important to listen to those cues, when we need to take time out.
I also just want to say thank you for the compliment. It has been a long time since I have written anything "personal" and it is always a little nerve wrecking putting it "out there" so what you said really means a lot to me.
Love you to bits xxxx
Love you @jaynie!!! I have to say your passion is very contagious, especially in establishing what you believe in, one of which is #steemitbloggers.
Don't ever lose that. You are my inspiration!!! 💝💝💝 you have rocked so many people's world's because of your passion, dear!
aaaah @happycrazycon thank you angel!!! That was so special to read!!! Thank you!!! I am very blessed to be surrounded by so many of you that "accept all of me". Love you lots
And I'd love to add that...... "you're just awesome being yourself"
Stay put dear, and enjoy being the real you; it creates such great vibes. Much love @joyart 💞
Thank you sweetie - That means a lot to me xxx
You welcome dear; I'm liking the real you.... Much love
great job
Thank you.
@jaynie I'm still waiting for a discord invitation. I hope you don't forget me.
Have not forgotten - but we are not taking in new members at the moment
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aaaah don't make me feel bad please....
It is not really my intention, but I really liked the group and as I said before I never knew why I got out but good hope remains thanks I still reading because your publications are good, until a next.
I can tell you are a person that loves hard........ I would know......... cause I'm the same way.
spot on @bigblueleadsled ;)
It was a pure pleasure to read your post! I feel you, because I'm exactly the same kind of person. I'm passionate and very emotional and I live my life based on intuition, passion and emotion. I used to blame myself in the past for not being rational but not anymore. I'm completely ok with myself now but it requires work and effort and your post was very helpful and useful. :)
Thank you so much for your positive input. I am glad that you could relate to it. It can be very challenging sometimes, but has definitely gotten easier over the years.
Yes, it gets easier!
Passion is something which you engage always and also motivates you to work towards your passion, passion gives happiness and pleasure, and yes, you are not less than anyone and when people keep perception about someone then inturn that perception is for them only because most of the things work with reverse mechanism. And if possible we should try to grow someone's height means, we can feed some positivity and kind words for someone, because everyone face their own battles according to their tolerate boundaries, so never let down anyone or judge too quickly. Thanks for sharing and wishing you an great day. Stay blessed. 🙂
nice
very well said @chireerocks :) Thank you as always for your lovely comment.
Thank you and welcome. 🙂
A to the men!!! ✌ LOVE this post, very inspiring ❤
Thank you sweets ;)