Tag: spiritual wellness

To truly be seen

To be truly seen

and accepted as you are

is among the most precious gifts

a human being can receive.

In a world that so often asks us

to edit ourselves,

to wear masks,

to shrink in order to fit in,

there is something profoundly healing

about being met

with genuine acceptance.

It is not about being celebrated

for our strengths alone,

but about being embraced in our wholeness,

our light and our shadow,

our triumphs and our flaws,

our stories and our silences.

Such acceptance gives us permission

to embrace our true selves,

to let go of the endless striving

to prove our worth,

and to rest in the knowledge that we are enough just as we are.

It nurtures the courage

to live authentically,

the freedom

to love more openly,

and the deep relief

of finally belonging without condition.

Few treasures in life

are as rare

or as transformative

as this gift

of true recognition

and acceptance.

~ ‘To Be Truly Seen’ by Spirit of a Hippie

✍️ Mary Anne Byrne

~ Art Unknown via Pinterest

Weary

Any women today didn’t choose to become “masculine” they adapted to survive. They never wanted to shoulder every burden alone or suppress their gentleness. But when leadership was absent, they stepped up. When protection was lacking, they guarded themselves. Faced with emotionally distant, inconsistent, or unreliable men, they had no choice but to find their own strength.

Her assertiveness grew from being overlooked. Her independence, from repeated letdowns. Her guarded heart, from betrayal. Yet beneath it all, she doesn’t crave constant strength she longs for rest, love, safety, and the freedom to soften. True femininity flourishes with protection and trust.

So no, she isn’t hardened just weary. Not bossy just scarred. Not difficult just healing. And the right man, He won’t fear her strength. He’ll honor the battles that shaped it and give her the peace to be gentle again.

Gentle Men

A man’s gentleness toward you is one of the most powerful displays of his masculinity. True strength lies in a man who recognises his power but opts for tenderness, who doesn’t rely on control, pride, or anger to prove himself, but instead reveals his strength through patience, care, and composure. He doesn’t mistake your softness for weakness; he treasures it as something sacred. He chooses to listen rather than yell, to lift you rather than tear you down, and to bring peace instead of chaos.
Gentleness is quiet strength the kind that holds your hand when life feels overwhelming, remains steady when emotions run high, and stands firm without cruelty. A gentle man cherishes your heart, safeguards your trust, and fills your spirit with warmth. It takes a secure, emotionally mature man to love like this not with dominance, but with unwavering presence. Because real masculinity is found in kindness, not intimidation. And there’s nothing more extraordinary than a man who chooses to love with gentleness.💯❤️