There’s a reason behind it
I've been someone who was really strict with myself, always holding high standards. But over time, I've realized that being too hard can become a barrier --- one that limits both my potential and my joy. I've learned it's better to recognize small achievements and build from them gradually and patiently.
Real strength is knowing when to soften, to allow space for mistakes, for learning, for growth, and for simply being human. It's not just an ideal in theory, but a practice in reality, the ability to live it, not just imagine it. It means believing that I can still reach my goals, even if the path is slower, messier, or more gentle than I once imagined.
Still, there are parts of me I will not bend, especially in love.
When it comes to relationships, I carry a different kind of firmness. I'm willing to growing with someone, to learning together but I stay grounded in a few core rules:
1. It is all or nothing.
I don't do halfway. I want depth, presence, and real commitment.
2. The final result matters.
I care about meaningful outcomes. I want love that lasts --- not just moments, but a future we create together.
3. Only one special place for one person in my heart until the end.
I don't want to divide my heart. I want to offer it wholly to someone who chooses to walk with me till the end, not just when things are easy, but through the slow seasons and the storms.
These rules are a reflection of who I am. I've always strived for the best, not only to honor my goals and stay true to my identity, but because there's a deeper reason behind it: I want to protect my heart.
I'm an emotional person. I feel deeply, and because of that, I can also hurt deeply. And yet, I don't regret how deeply I felt. I only learned to protect that depth with boundaries. Discipline helps me stay steady, not just to reach my goals, but to guide my emotions toward the things that truly matter.
That is why I am emotional but rational.
PS. Or perhaps ... you are the reason.
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