Recently I was told by someone (respectable no less) that I am somewhat naïve.
Naïve.
Me.
Trust me that is a tough one to swallow. And for a couple of days admittedly I beat myself up about it. Quite severely to be honest..
There was a bit of self loathing involved.. visions of myself never having grown up, not being worldly wise, being gullible, susceptible and dare I say it .. a downright fool.
However … and here’s the good bit…
After some serious contemplation I have decided that I do not in fact mind being naïve. Not at all.
In fact I celebrate my naiveté.
You see when faced with the alternative I just wouldn’t want to be anything else.
I have always believed the best of people. Every person.
I have always believed that people can change. Change from what the world and circumstances have made them to what they are destined to be... Deep , soulful people filled with the capacity to love and be loved.
My deepest conviction is that everyone needs to be loved.
Not the modern notions of love – you know the romantic airy fairy variety that fades like the morning mist in the face of adversity..?.. roses, moonlight, champagne, chemistry…
No.
I believe in the lasting true kind.
The kind that loves you so much you can’t help but love yourself..
The kind that sees old people still holding hands after so many years…
The kind that wipes away your tears when life has slapped u so hard your cheeks are stinging..
The kind that believes in you and makes you laugh at yourself.
The kind that accepts you regardless. .. loves you regardless.
The kind that never loses patience…
Always shows respect
The kind of love that is happy to say nothing and do nothing, Just be.
An unselfish love that puts its own needs behind the needs of others
The kind that chooses – yes elects- to love even when the feelings aren’t always there.
The kind of love that breeds commitment and intimacy and trust between two people.
The kind of love that sees it through to the end…
I believe faced with true love every human being can replace a hard heart with a compassionate receptive one.
I believe I should love first, and not in response , and that this pure kind of love can change people.
I believe in forgiveness. I believe in keeping no record of wrongs – downside ?– yes - I tend to forget the bad things and leave myself susceptible to situations and people I maybe shouldn’t
I believe in true love.
I believe in real men.
Men possessing virtue and honor.
Men of solid character.
Men who display chivalry, bravery and accountability
Strong Men.
Men who cherish.
Men who protect.
I believe in sincere and loyal friendships.
I believe in having a compassionate heart. In seeing the best in everyone and every situation
I believe that all things work together for good..
I believe that behind the knots and joins of life is a rich tapestry being woven for His honor and glory
Yes, I believe life is difficult. But I believe with God’s grace we can face all difficulties.
I believe that bad things shouldn’t happen to good people. Even though they do.
Despite the odds I still believe in happy endings…
I am an incurable romantic
I believe in honesty and respect.
I believe in putting myself out there, taking risks, loving deeply and truly.
I am not hard. I am not cynical. I am not dishonest.
I am therefore...
Dare i say it..
NAÏVE
