Ben Harper: "You're definitely a different person at different stages in your life."
And, right now, I'm at that stage in my life where I feel it's okay to be different. When I was younger, all I wanted to be was to be like everyone else. To fit in. The expectations I felt compelled to meet were at odds with the things my heart wanted me to do. I had thought, foolishly, that it was easier to be accepted and loved if I met other people's expectations first. The struggle was constant. It took me a ridiculously long time to realize that it's okay to be different, it's okay to fall short of other people's expectations, it's okay to be myself. I will always be grateful to The Husband who, from the outset, accepted me for who I am and not for what I could become or what I should become. He didn't and doesn't try to change me in any way. With him, I feel no guilt about being me. I think, in a lot of ways, he set me free. Free, to be different.
(Too emo? 8D )
ETA: Not selective coloring, just different colored crystal beads. 8)
Great picture, the clarity of the blue gem perfectly illustrates what you say. I think it mostly takes us until we get older to be clear about things in lots of ways. Great hubby you have there.
Great capture. Fits with Ben Harper (whom I'm a fan) and what your feeling. I've had the opposite struggle. I've always been different. When people said go left, I'd climb a ladder. Just to see what was above. I've lived most of my life in chaos, and unpredictability. But I'm always being pushed to fit in, to gather with the status quo. And I've never gave in. But now with my children, I've had to alittle. So they'd see a sense of normality. Hard for me, but its all about them now. Glad you stretched out, and allowed yourself to be free. Only get one chance in this world, maybe two. Have to enjoy it as much as we can. (Now I'm too emo. Sorry about that)
The power of the pen (or keyboard in this case I suppose) is very worthwhile; definitely not too emotional. All that aside this is a lovely shot, love the focus.
we were the opposites. i was different from 'them' and didn't dare to make an effort to fit in and they hated me for that. made only very few friends but kept a handful till this day. that said, love the perspective of this. if that was green or purple you could call it the summerfield bead. or not. great shot, as always.
Tread them makes the necklace. Of... the whole is more then the some of it parts. Wonder how it looks as a necklace. Love the way you capture them . The pov and bokeh. And , if every one was the seen the world was boring
Great photo and story! Same hereiLivia. Always grateful for the way Hubby loved me and accepted me for who I am and not for who I will or should become. We must have done something right to be blessed this way ... ;)
What a great shot, Livia. Love what you wrote also, we all should be comfortable in our own skin and accepted for who we are or move on and have others in our life who do accept us for us and who we can be ourselves around.
Swarovski crystal I suspect ? Love your blurb and am so happy for you that you found someone you feel comfortable with enough to completely be yourself. My husband is the same. Lovely capture to represent your story.
Great photo and writing Livia. I think your story would resonate with a lot of people. Lucky we are not all the same. I look forward to your photos and see what you have to say.
Your wonderful captures are a testament to the individual that you are Livia, I love your comments as much as this capture! You really do wonderful images...!
A great, big, colorful, slightly odd, differently flavored, out-of-the-blue "THANK YOU!" to all!
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. Thank you for your kindness. I'm really glad that I'm not alone in my experience, I'm happy to know that even though we are all from different spots on the planet, we still have a lot in common in terms of needs, emotions and aspirations.
Last in a long list of people to say what a great photo, and it suits your words perfectly (or vise verse). Not sure why I missed these photos of yours in my feed - sometimes that happens. Love this, and your passport photo too.
Thank you for stopping by and leaving a comment. Thank you for your kindness. I'm really glad that I'm not alone in my experience, I'm happy to know that even though we are all from different spots on the planet, we still have a lot in common in terms of needs, emotions and aspirations.
Again, thank you!