Friday, September 11, 2015

How to Love without Pretention

I cry more these days.  Some may ascribe it to hormonal changes.  These tiny marvels of femininity are transforming me.  But no they are not the main cause; they are an accelerator.  I’ve always been emotional – isn’t that the politically incorrect description for males who have feminine tendencies such as tears?
I cry as a sign of my passion for life.  Sometimes the drive and desire for my true being to project full-time overwhelms and I can’t restrain the need to let the feelings pour out of me like the rapids in a swollen river.
Tears make me stronger – they do not weaken me.  I am discovering myself every day, a new and exciting person was shackled and sequestered for too long.  The Countess of Monte Cristo comes to mind (Yes I know I feminized but I do have poetic license – honestly I just had my license renewed!).
I hid, unsuccessfully, behind the façade of convention.  No more my friends, no more.  I have pride and experience joy every day over my newly acquired freedom.  I give myself kudos for surviving this long without all of the marbles slipping through the loosening knot on my marble bag.
And lest I be short-sighted, I want to thank the love in my life.  She inspires, supports, encourages and loves me for who I am with no pretention or conditions.  My closest friends to whom I bear my heart and rend my soul continue to encourage me through their sisterly love and affection.
Life is meant to be lived.  I encourage you, within whatever constraints exist in your world, to live.  You deserve it.  Every passing day in the shadows is one less day to enjoy the liberation, the joy and completeness.
I love my life.  Let me know how I can help you to love yours.

Love and hugs, Nikki DiCaro

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