I’m Me…
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I’m me…
I’m not like a lot of other people.
For a long time I thought I was defective… broken somehow.
I didn’t seem to fit the mould. I looked different. I felt different. Other’s just didn’t seem to “get” me. I was strange.
I felt things more deeply than others seemed to. I was sensitive to everything. I knew what was going on in a room without another person having to speak a word.
Crowds made me sick.. (still do).
I hurt easily. What is water off a ducks back to others, can cut me to the core. But I’m working on that.
I’m gentle. I’m optimistic. I can see potential everywhere I look. I have a deep affinity for all creatures.
I abhor violence. And I scare easily.
I might not be like you.
But that’s OK.
I’m me.
Tracie … this one of the most beautiful photos I ever seen, absolutely STUNNING … what a photo. It’s like there is no noise what so ever …. and endlessness!!! We should be happy for who we really are. We are all unique.
Yes we are!!! Thanks so much.
What a beautiful photo and fantastic prose/poem. Botha are wonderful creative expressions of you. Thank you for sharing your creativity. Jay
I just wanted to share a little of myself with those who have been so very supportive of me. Thanks Jay.
Very good. Enjoyed it.
Thanks
wonderful combination of visual and verbal images. thank you for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it Richard
Amazing photo …love the serenity it expresses.
… I told you before… in so many ways we are alike…unbelievable!
I think you are more like me than you realize… almost all your phrases could have been said by me
You know what I told a lot of people when I was young? I don’t belong here…I am so different from all of you… I guess my parents found me on a dumping ground… that may have sound negative… but for me it was just to express that I felt I didn’t ‘fit in’. And now…I don’t care a bit anymore…dont need to fit in or walk along…I’m walking my own path ……..
And dear Tracie…thank you for being you! xoxo
I said the same thing growing up (not the dumping ground), but that I don’t belong. I used to think it was because I was adopted, but after meeting my biological family I most DEFINITELY didn’t fit in with them either. Took a great deal of years to realise that I am just who I am and I actually like that person. And I am fortunate enough, that one or two other people like that person also.
hugs
xxoo
I am not adopted…although sometimes it felt that way…not any more I must say…and I love my parents deeply!
And I am happy being me too
And besides the one or two… you have one more now and that is ME… I like you lot !
xoxo
I like you too
xxoo
That’s just great…no I can go to bed with a big smile on my face…
xoxo
stunning image.
and while i can appreciate your not being like me (though we might be alike in many ways) i must admit i was taken aback a bit to see that you “adore” violence. i hope you meant “abhor!” insert smiley face here.
Already fixed…*embarrassed* I really wish I could pick up these mistakes before the blog goes out on email, because I can’t change those ones
Beautiful photograph and lovely flow of feeling. It sounds like your intuitive self is clear and open. I hope you develop and control it, as that awareness is a true gift in oneself and in the offering to others. (Also,, a small note – perhaps you mean you abhor violence? Adoring violence doesn’t sound like you.
Typo…. thanks so much for pointing that out.. And thanks for the lovely comments xxoo
Beautiful pic, Tracie…
That ‘was’ me some years ago however; not now…
I am quite a few years older than you though..
Bit by bit I’ve changed – It’s hard to be that sensitive..
It’s very hard to be this sensitive, but I feel I was made this way for a reason. It does have it’s advantages.
It certainly does… I’m still as sensitive (and probably more today) to my surroundings however; today I don’t have the corresponding emotional issues that being so sensitive can bring… I know that you know what I mean…
Enjoy your weekend away… we are also going up to Q’land this weekend… hope your weather is as great as it is here today.. Sunshine and warmth…
Thanks Carolyn.
touching, fits to describe someone else too….
you?
yap
That’s so cool
-Jennifer
Thank you Jennifer… and you are very beautiful for saying so
xxoo
I know the feeling, Tracie. I have always “not been like the others” too. Who you are looks wonderful to me.
I appreciate that George… thank you
Beautiful writing to go with a beautiful photo. So serene. A place where I want to be.
It’s a very lovely spot, only 20 minutes from home. Thanks so much
So simple and yet so expressive. Unbelievable.
“So simple and yet so expressive” yeah.. that about sums me up actually
Yes, you are you and not to be compared to others.
I spent a great deal of my life comparing myself to everyone.. I am trying really hard to not do that anymore. Thanks
Hang in there. Others don’t have your exact experiences or history and they are not in your shoes. That’s why it is important not to compare yourself to others even if you feel you are being judged. Easier said than done, I know.
This is the most beautiful thing I’ve read all day. Thanks for sharing
Wow… that’s so nice of you to say xxoo
This was great, I think everyone should remember there “I”m Me” selves more often. I am looking forward to more of your sharing. Cool first name by the way
Thanks so much for the lovely comment. Really appreciate it xxoo
Loved this, Tracie, and I can relate. I’m very sensitive and intuitive as well. I’ve learned to shield myself from certain things that haunt me – terrible news that I can’t change, for example. And like you, I have an optimism, some inherent, mostly learned in my case. I feel deeply. Nice to know of another of our kind
I completely avoid the nightly news.. Like you say, there is nothing I can do about it, so why expose myself in that way. And I believe I was an optimist as a young child, but life soon knocked that out of me. I have had to learn that skill all over again. But I’m pretty determined and I do believe we create our own realities, so I’m planning on creating a good one
Yes, I believe I started as an optimist (I think we pretty much all do), but then life set in…I don’t like exposing myself to highly negative things because I know I internalize it. I think this post more than others has shown how similar we are (even more than I realized)!
It’s been really wonderful and encouraging for me to see just how many others feel the same way I do. Helps me feel a lot less isolated. xxoo
A stunning image and such true words to go with it!
Thanks so much xo
It’s most important to be “you”. Of course, being oneself means many different things, but essentially it is what it means to you that is key.
Absolutely.
Incredible photo, and comment! Unique in their uniqueness. Without uniqueness, it might be pretty boring. I’m glad you’re, you. Just as you are. Imagine, in all the universe, each living thing is their unique self in time, and space. Nothing is strange or, out of place as everything fits perfectly, and uniquely.
Very well said dear friend. And I like you just the way you are also
Sweet, simple, and very serene. Wonderful shot!
Thanks…… I took a risk with this one….. so glad you like it.
We’d venture to say that you’re more like other peoplethan you think, they just keep up a better front.
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Thank you… I actually thought it was brave of me to be so open like that, but I also know that it’s important for me to be who I really am and not be afraid to let that show. xxoo
You’re welcome. We’ve found the more we are honest and true to our authentic selves, the more we can shine, prosper and grow.
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And I like you! What a beautiful, honest post!
anne
Thank you so much….. I think it’s vitally important to be honest, even if it’s only with yourself.
Your learning that photomatix rather well! I really love this photo Tracie
That image wasn’t a HDR, but a single shot long exposure. I can’t give you the exact specs right now, as still having problems with Photoshop, but I know I used a ND400 filter, probably around an f22 and probably about a 20-30sec exposure (from memory).
But photomatix is a great tool, I personally find it easier to do HDR in there than in CS5 itself. And it’s not very expensive.
A stunning image – well made.
David.
I appreciate the lovely comment… thanks David.